Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (From Frozen!)

Can You Make Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot?

Yes! This is one of those set it and forget it kind of meals. Add the frozen tenderloin and other ingredients to the Instant Pot, set the cooking time, and wait for the magic to happen!

You can double or triple this easy pork tenderloin recipe and use the pork for a fresh salad, sandwiches, or stir-fry's!

The sauce is full of delicious flavors, once thickened it acts as the perfect gravy! Serve this pork loin with Swedish Mustard Dill sauce too!

Ingredients You'll Need

• Pork tenderloin. At the grocery store, you can buy a package of one or two pound loins. We are using a two pound loin or two packages.
• Chicken broth. This will create the steam for the Instant Pot. You can use low sodium chicken broth from the store or you can make homemade chicken broth.
• Cornstarch. This will thicken the sauce at the bottom of the pot once the pork tenderloin is done cooking.

Substitutions and Variations

• To brown the pork tenderloin first, add olive oil to the bottom of the pot before adding any liquid. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook on all sides until brown. Be sure to scrape up those browned bits when making the gravy!
• If you don't have chicken broth, you can use chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water.
• Maple syrup or brown sugar can be used instead of honey.
• If you want to add a spice rub, mix together Italian seasoning black pepper, salt, and onion powder for lots more flavor!
• Balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce can be added to the cooking liquid along with the soy sauce for even more flavor!

What is a Pork Tenderloin?

The pork tenderloin is a very lean cut of pork from the back part of the animal. It's so lean, that it can be compared to a boneless, skinless chicken breast because of the fat content. When you are cooking the pork tenderloin, it can be easily overcooked, that's why pressure cooking is a great method to cook the meat. Since we are creating steam, the frozen pork tenderloin will cook to perfection every time!

Step By Step Instructions

Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and garlic powder to the Instant Pot. Mix well until fully combined.

Place the trivet insert into the Instant Pot and remove the frozen pork tenderloin from the package and place it on the trivet.

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure the knob is set to the sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and the cook time to 25 minutes.

After 25 minutes, let the Instant Pot natural pressure release for 10 minutes. After the natural release is done, quick release any remaining pressure. Remove the pork tenderloin from the Instant Pot and let it rest on a cutting board.

Take out 1 cup of cooking liquid and place it in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch and mix well until the cornstarch is dissolved.

Add the cornstarch slurry back to the Instant Pot and mix well. Turn the Instant Pot on sauté function and let the gravy thicken.

Slice the pork tenderloin and top with gravy. Serve and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

• If your pork tenderloin is not frozen, cook it on high pressure for 3 minutes and natural release for 15 minutes.
• The Instant Pot will take 5-10 minutes to come up to pressure.
• The internal temperature of the pork should be 145 degrees f. You can easily check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
• Use your favorite spice rub if that is what your family loves! If you are using one with black pepper and chili powder, I would change up the gravy as those flavors will likely clash. We love making pork and sauerkraut too when we are in the mood for pork!