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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Glaze

254 · Jan 12, 2020 · 12 Comments

Lunch & Dinner

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Sliced Pressure Cooker Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin covered in balsamic glaze and fresh chives with recipe title.

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Glaze is made easily in the instant pot with clean ingredients. The pork is very tender and deliciously flavored by a dry spice rub and an amazing maple balsamic glaze. Pressure cooker balsamic pork tenderloin is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

White plate full of sliced pork tenderloin with balsamic glaze over top and next to plate in a small white bowl.

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

I love pork tenderloin, not only is it an economical cut of meat but it cooks quickly and if full of flavor! The Instant Pot makes the cooking all the easier making this recipe easy to accomplish in under 30 minutes for a meal-time win every time!

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Raw pork tenderloin laying on a white piece of parchment paper with two small glass bowls, one with balsamic glaze and the other with a dry spice rub.

Pork Loin vs Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin and pork loin are different cuts of meat. You can tell them apart in your grocery store because pork loin is a big cut, also known as a “pork roast” like I use in my Instant Pot Chipotle Pork Carnitas. It is the perfect cut for slower roasting or pressure cooking and shreds very easily.  Pork Tenderloin on the other hand is a thinner longer cut of meat that comes whole and is usually about a pound in weight. This is the cut used for this recipe that slices perfectly like you see in the photos here.

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Gravy

As somewhat of a gravy fanatic, I feel qualified to say the balsamic glaze in this recipe is basically like a sweet gravy! It’s so delicious and I love drizzling it over mashed potatoes as well as the pork!

Raw pork tenderloin on parchment paper with dry spices being poured overtop from a glass bowl.

How to Make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

*Full ingredient list and recipe instructions listed below in the recipe card.

To make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin begin by rubbing the pork tenderloin with 1 teaspoon avocado oil until evenly covered. Mix the dry spices together in a small bowl then coat the entire surface of the pork tenderloin with spices by patting on the spice mixture.

Combine the balsamic glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add the 1 teaspoon avocado oil and allow to heat for 1 minute.

Next, using long handled tongs, add the pork tenderloin to the Instant Pot and sear all sides for 1-2 minutes per side. Then remove the tenderloin and set it aside. Deglaze the bottom of the Instant Pot by carefully pouring the balsamic glaze ingredients into the pot and scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden or stainless steel spoon.

Using tongs place the pork tenderloin back into the Instant Pot in the glaze. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and lock, set the valve to sealing and select pressure cook or manual on high pressure for 10 minutes. After the cooking time is completed, do a natural release for 5 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.

Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and allow it to rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing into 1 inch thick pieces. While the pork rests turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode so the glaze will begin to reduce. While the glaze begins to simmer mix the arrowroot and water together completely in a small bowl then stir it into the sauce. Stir a few minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking, turn off the instant pot.

Once your sauce has thickened and your tenderloin is sliced serve the balsamic glaze over top of the pork with a sprinkle of chopped chives. I highly recommend serving this dish next to a side of these flavorful Mashed Potatoes or Creamy Cauliflower Mash = delicious! Eat and enjoy!

White plate full of sliced pork tenderloin with balsamic glaze being drizzled over top with a spoon and more glaze in a small white bowl.

Whole30 Pork Tenderloin

You can easily make this Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Whole30 by omitting the maple syrup and increasing the coconut aminos from 2 Tablespoons to 1/3 cup.

Variations on this Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

  • Make the pork tenderloin Whole30 by omitting the maple syrup in the balsamic glaze.
  • If you don’t have arrowroot powder you can either thicken the sauce naturally by reducing it on Sauté mode until it reaches the desired consistency or use cornstarch in it’s place if you aren’t doing Paleo or Whole30. If you use cornstarch you’ll need more than the called for amount of arrowroot so I suggest starting with 2 teaspoons and increasing if needed after it’s fully mixed in.

Close up of sliced instant pot pork tenderloin with balsamic glaze and garnished with fresh chives.

More Healthy Instant Pot Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup
  • Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup
  • Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
  • Whole30 Zuppa Toscana Soup
  • Instant Pot Whole30 Butter Chicken

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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Glaze

★★★★★ 4.9 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch & Dinner
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Glaze is made easily in the instant pot with clean ingredients. The pork is very tender and deliciously flavored by a dry spice rub and an amazing maple balsamic glaze. Pressure cooker balsamic pork tenderloin is perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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Pork Tenderloin:

  • 1–2lb pork tenderloin
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil, divided

Spice Rub:

  • 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Balsamic Glaze:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Glaze Thickener:

  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder

Garnish:

  • Fresh chives, cut thinly

Instructions

  1. Rub the pork tenderloin all over with 1 tsp avocado oil. Mix the dry spices together in a small bowl then coat the exterior evenly with spices.
  2. Combine the balsamic glaze ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add the 1 teaspoon avocado oil and allow to heat for 1 minute.
  4. Using long handled tongs, add the pork tenderloin to the Instant Pot and sear all sides for 1-2 minutes per side. Then remove the tenderloin and set aside.
  5. Deglaze the bottom of the Instant Pot by carefully pouring the balsamic glaze ingredients into the pot and scraping and bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden or stainless steel spoon.
  6. Using tongs place the pork tenderloin back into the Instant Pot in the glaze.
  7. Place the lid on and lock, set the valve to sealing and select pressure cook or manual on high for 10 minutes. Then do a natural release for 5 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.
  8. Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and allow it to rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing into 1 inch thick pieces.
  9. While the pork rests turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. While the glaze begins to simmer mix the arrowroot and water together completely in a small bowl then stir into the sauce. Stir a few minutes until the sauce thickens and turn off the instant pot.
  10. Once your sauce has thickened and your tenderloin is sliced serve the balsamic glaze over top the pork with a sprinkle of chopped chives and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Marie says

    January 21, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    Love the flavor but only used a one pound pork loin. I believe it could’ve used less than 15 min. I’m new to the instant pot and appreciate having the recommendations given by all.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      January 21, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      Hi Marie, thank you for sharing your experience! I’ve found there is a lot of varied opinions on how pork tenderloin should be cooked. I appreciate your feedback so much and am so glad you loved the flavor!

      Reply
  2. Gary says

    February 16, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Made this tonight and family LOVED it! If I want to cook 2 pork loins at once, do I need to adjust cook and release times?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      February 16, 2020 at 11:20 pm

      Hi Gary! I’m so glad your family loved it! Great question, if cooking 2 one-two pound each pork tenderloins then the cooking and release times will remain the same. The cooking time would only change if you were using a single bigger thicker tenderloin. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Bonnie says

    August 20, 2020 at 7:39 am

    Any suggestions on what to serve with this? Is it good with egg noodles? I do have to make it gluten free, so that is a factor also. TIA

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      August 21, 2020 at 9:53 am

      Hi Bonnie! Great question. For gluten free sides I’d recommend my Whole30 Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus Recipe, Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Radishes, any gluten free pasta or overtop rice alongside veggies. There are so many great options!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  4. Bernadette Houghton says

    December 8, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    I loved this recipe. It was very easy and fast to make. I served with a tossed salad and applesauce.

    I was wondering if you could use the leftover glaze to make a soup?

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      December 9, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      Hi Bernadette, I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! I haven’t used the sauce before to make another recipe but I’m sure you could.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  5. Maude Casey says

    July 13, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    It sounds very good and something my family would like. However, two of use are extremely allergic to coconut. Can it be replaced by something or deleted?

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      July 21, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      Great question! You can replace coconut aminos with either low sodium soy sauce or gluten free tamari.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  6. Kristina says

    September 16, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    Love this recipe so much! I’ve made it a few times, and my husband and 2 out of 3 kids enjoy it. Tonight I served with whole 30 mashed potatoes and roasted bacon Brussels sprouts for me, and with steamed broccoli and baked potatoes for the rest of the fam.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      September 16, 2021 at 3:03 pm

      Hi Kristina! So glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing how it works for your family.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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