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Instant Pot Pork Tenderlion
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

Juicy, tender Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin cooks up easily in 30 minutes or less - a wonderful, delicious option for a hearty and fast weeknight meal!
Prep Time8 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Inactive time:15 mins
Total Time28 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork, tenderloin
Servings: 4 people
Author: Admin

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1 Tbsp chipotle pepper powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • 2 apples sliced thin
  • 2 onions chipped into large segments and separated
  • 1/2 C chicken broth vegetable broth, or water

Instructions

  • Place 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in the Instant Pot and set to saute.
  • Pat dry your pork tenderloin, season with salt, chipotle pepper and cumin.
  • When the oil is hot, place the pork tenderloin in the Instant Pot and brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes each before flipping.
  • Once the pork tenderloin is browned all over, remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the Instant Pot.
  • Add the onions and one of the sliced apples to the Instant Pot. Cook until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • Carefully place shallow cuts into the pork tenderloin ever 1/4" to 1/2". Insert an apple slice into each cut.
  • Once the apple-onion medley is done cooking, turn off the instant pot and place the pork overtop.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water or broth.
  • Secure the lid and cook on meat setting for 5 minutes.
  • Natural release for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.