Instant Pot Pork
This juicy Instant Pot pork tenderloin recipe with gravy, and honey and garlic flavors, is easy, extra moist and cooks in one pot hands free!
Ingredients
- 2.75 lb. pork shoulder 4” thick
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. red chili powder
- Two bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 3 tbsp. cold water
- ½ tsp. salt
Instructions
- Prepare the instant pot and preheat while setting the “Sauté More” function.
- Pat dry the pork with a paper towel and lightly season both sides with black pepper and salt. Using olive oil, cover the inner bottom of the instant pot.
- Once the instant pot is ready, place the pork inside and cook each side for 5 minutes or until brown. Then, remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
- Add onions to the instant pot and sauté for 3 ½ minutes. Then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add cinnamon stick and bay leaves and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and deglaze by scrubbing the brown bits using a wooden spoon.
- Mix thoroughly with soy sauce, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and salt. Then add the browned pork, close the lid, and cook at high pressure for 60 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, completely release the pressure, carefully open the lid, and transfer the pork shoulder to the cutting board.
- Turn the instant pot setting to “Sauté more.” In a small bowl, add cornstarch and cold water. Mix well and gradually add the mixture to the instant pot until you get the desired thickness.
- Slice the pork into thin slices and serve.
Notes
Preparing meals in advance is a great way to save time and reduce stress in the kitchen. If you’re wondering whether you can prepare instant pot pork in advance, the answer is yes! Here are some tips on how to do it:
- You can cook the pork in the instant pot and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for up to three months. When ready to serve, reheat the pork in the instant pot until heated.
- If you don’t have time to cook the pork, you can save time by prepping the ingredients beforehand. Cut the vegetables, measure the seasonings, and store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to cook, add the ingredients to the instant pot and let it do its magic.
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