Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Serves: 4 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min | Ready: 50 min
INGREDIENTS
1-2 pork tenderloins, (see note)
2 T. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. dried Italian herb blend, (see note)
4 T. soy sauce
1 c. brown sugar
½ c. balsamic vinegar
1 c. water
2 T. corn starch + 4 T. cold water
NOTES
DIRECTIONS
Set pressure cooker to SAUTE. Rub tenderloins all over with oil. Season generously on all sides with salt and pepper to taste, then dried herbs and garlic powder.
Use tongs to place tenderloins in the pot, turning over every 1-2 minutes until browned on all sides.
Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and water and add to the pot. Put the lid on in the locked position with the steam valve closed. Set to PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 15 minutes.
When cook time is up, allow to natural release for five minutes, then turn the steam valve to the venting position and remove lid once float valve drops down. Use tongs to transfer pork loin to a cutting board and set aside.
Switch pressure cooker to SOUP setting with lid open. Once boiling, stir corn starch into the 4 tablespoons cold water until dissolved, then pour into instant pot and stir until thickened to a glaze.
Slice tenderloins, then serve with balsamic glaze on top. Extra glaze can be stored in a jar in the fridge up to 2 weeks.
Notes
One large or two small-medium pork tenderloins (1 – 1 1/2 pounds each) work perfectly. You can also do one small-medium tenderloin but will have extra balsamic glaze leftover – you can keep it in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
In place of the dried herb blend you can substitute 1 teaspoon dried thyme + 1 teaspoon dried basil + 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary.
