Instant Pot Pork Loin
Juicy and delicious Pork Loin Roast topped with garlic, butter, and herbs, and cooked to a tender and succulent perfection in the Instant Pot!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 to 2½ pounds boneless pork loin roast
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¾ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth (you can also use wine, beer, or water)
Instructions
- Prep. Take the pork loin out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
- Combine the ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, and thyme.
- Prepare the pork. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper, then brush the butter mixture all over the meat. Set aside.
- Sear. Press the Sauté function on the Instant Pot and heat up the olive oil. When the oil is hot, sear the pork loin on all sides until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the IP and set aside.
- Deglaze the pot. Add broth (or wine, beer, or water) to the Instant Pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Cook. Cancel the Sauté function and place a trivet in the IP and set the pork on top of the trivet. Lock the lid and pressure cook at HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. Then, let the pressure come down naturally for 15 minutes, and quick-release any remaining pressure. Open the lid and check the internal temperature of the pork loin with an instant read meat thermometer; it should read 145˚F. If it’s less than this, you can place the lid back on the pot to let the carryover heat cook the pork to doneness. Shouldn’t take more than 2 to 3 minutes. Do not discard the liquid that's inside the pot.
- Rest the meat. Transfer the pork loin to a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes before cutting. This will help seal in the juices.
- In the meantime, prepare the pan-sauce: Select the Sauté function on the IP and bring the liquid to a boil. Continue to cook at a slow boil for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
- Serve. Slice the pork loin and serve it with the pan juices.
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Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
