Description
A quick and gourmet meal ready in under 30 minutes! This Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Honey Balsamic Sauce is juicy, tender, and packed with rich flavors from balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, and herbs. A perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an easy yet impressive dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
Instructions
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Prepare the Pork:
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Sear the Pork:
- Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add olive oil and sear the pork on all sides (2-3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
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Deglaze the Pot:
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
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Pressure Cook:
- Return the pork to the Instant Pot. In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and garlic, then pour over the pork.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the rest.
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Make the Sauce:
- Remove the pork and let it rest.
- Set the Instant Pot back to “Sauté” mode and simmer the sauce for a few minutes. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir it in.
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Slice and Serve:
- Slice the pork into medallions and drizzle with the sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a sweeter glaze, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- For extra tang, add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg