This Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin recipe makes juicy, tender meat that is perfectly seasoned. Plus gravy right in the pot! You’ll love how easy it is to cook flavorful pork tenderloin in the pressure cooker.

Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot

We love to cook pork tenderloin in the pressure cooker. It cooks up perfectly and makes a delicious gravy to serve alongside. 

Just season liberally and pressure cook in a cup of water. 10 minutes gets you a tender pork tenderloin that will wow a crowd.

 

If you love the ease of making the main dish in the instant pot, try this Hamburger Helper or Chicken Drumsticks. You can also cook up easy sides in the instant pot, like these Great Northern Beans or Fresh Steamed Spinach.

How to Cook Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

Prep pressure cooker by pouring in a cup of water. 

Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika onto both sides of pork. Note you’ll be over-seasoning the meat, since some of the seasonings end up in the water. Rub seasonings onto pork.

Add pork to pressure cooker, right in the water.

Close lid and seal the valve. Press pressure cook button and set to 10 minutes on high pressure.

When time is up, carefully quick release the steam. Once pin drops, open the lid. You can remove the tenderloin with tongs and place on a serving platter or plate.

Next press “cancel” on the pressure cooker. Add corn starch to the seasoned water in the pot. 

Then press the sauté button. As soon as the liquid starts bubbling, whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes or until you reach your desired consistency.

Press “cancel” again and pour gravy out into bowl or gravy boat. You can spoon over pork tenderloin or serve alongside.

Cooking Tips for Pork Tenderloin Instant Pot

• Be sure to pour a cup of water into pressure cooker first

• Season the meat liberally, as some of the seasoning will end up in the water at the bottom of the instant pot

• Use any seasonings you like

• Tongs work best for scooping the cooked pork out of the instant pot

• Cook gravy for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, until desired consistently is reached. Remember also that gravy will thicken as it sits outside of the pot

What To Serve with Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Gravy

For a delicious home-cooked meal with minimal effort, serve this tenderloin with Instant Pot Frozen Brussels Sprouts and Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins From Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. Yummy and so easy!

Or slice up this pork tenderloin and use it in recipes! It’s a delicious addition to fresh salads, like this Kale Salad With Raisins And Sunflower Seeds and adds a protein boost to sides like this Broccoli Apple Salad.

More Instant Pot Recipes:

• How To Cook Gnocchi in the Instant Pot
• How To Cook Frozen Tamales In The Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Soup With Spinach 
• Eye Round Of Roast Beef Cooked In The Instant Pot
• Instant Pot No Bean Keto Chili

See Also:

• Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Instant Pot
• Chicken Teriyaki IP Recipe
• Whole Chicken Cooked in the Instant Pot