Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Instant Pot pork tenderloin is easy to prepare and cook. This version is made with a simple Southwest seasoning rub.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1 ½pounds pork tenderloin
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1teaspoon chili powder
- 1teaspoon paprika
- ¾teaspoon garlic powder
- ½teaspoon oregano
- ½teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 1tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1cup chicken stock
- Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Dry the pork with paper towels and cut it crosswise into two pieces. Sprinkle the pork with kosher salt. Combine the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, and pepper; rub it all over the pork tenderloin.Step 3
Select the Instant Pot sauté button and add the olive oil and butter. When the fat is hot, add the pork pieces. Cook for about 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove the pork to a plate.Step 4
Add the chicken stock to the pot and use a spoon to scrape up any browned, stuck-on bits. Place a trivet in the pot and place the browned pork on the trivet.Step 5
Secure the lid and make sure the steam release valve is in the sealing position. Choose pressure cook or manual (high pressure) and set the timer for 0 (zero) minutes. The cooker will take about 5 minutes to build pressure. When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 15 minutes.Step 6
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the pork is at least 145 F in the center. Remove the pork to a platter and let it rest for 5 minutes.Step 7
If desired, thicken the juices to make a sauce/gravy. Choose the sauté button and bring the liquids to a simmer. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl and then whisk the mixture into the juices. Continue to simmer, stirring, until thickened.Step 8
Slice the pork tenderloin and arrange it on a platter. Drizzle the juices—thickened or not—over the pork.