Pork Loin is so lean that it’s often overcooked and turns out dry –but not with the Instant Pot. After just thirty minutes, you have tender and juicy pork in a rich, savory sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes for a quick and easy comfort meal.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 2-pound boneless pork loin
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 medium onions, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Stir to combine the brown sugar, dill, paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the pork loin.
- Set a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® to medium saute (see Cook’s Note) and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork loin and brown all over, turning with tongs, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add the onions and carrots and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, thyme and sage. Stir to coat the vegetables in the tomato paste. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and return to a simmer. Tuck the bay leaf into the sauce and nestle the pork loin in the middle (it will not be covered by liquid).
- Follow the manufacturer’s guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.
- After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer’s guide for natural release. After 10 minutes, being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Remove the pork to a cutting board.
- Return the sauce to a simmer on the medium saute setting. Mash the butter and flour into a paste with a fork in a small bowl. Whisk into the simmering sauce and cook, whisking, until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Discard the bay leaf and stir in the parsley. Thinly slice the pork and serve with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 387 |
| Total Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Cholesterol | 91 mg |
| Sodium | 845 mg |
Reviews
This was great! I added some potatoes but they ended up a little mushy. The pork was so moist and delicious! Will definitely do this again.
Loved this recipe. We added some potatoes to go along with the carrots and onions because, who doesn’t like potatoes. I added a little extra salt and tomato paste since I added the potatoes. Other than that, followed the recipe.
Made this and it was delicious!
This turned out fantastic! I used dried herbs and regular chicken broth because
it’s what I had on hand. I have a Nuwave Duet pressure cooker, and I can follow the directions for an instant pot easily. This recipe turned out so well! We couldn’t believe how juicy and tasty it was! Thank you!! It is a definite keeper!
it’s what I had on hand. I have a Nuwave Duet pressure cooker, and I can follow the directions for an instant pot easily. This recipe turned out so well! We couldn’t believe how juicy and tasty it was! Thank you!! It is a definite keeper!
Delicious flavor and tender!
Very good!
The pork loin remained moist. The sauce was savory with a slight sweetness due to the carrots. I did not add the thyme since my mom and stepdad don’t like that herb. Otherwise, the recipe was simple and I will make this again.
I made this with half the ingredients in a mini instant pot (3 qt). I cooked it the same amount of time and it came out great! Tender and moist – just enough for 2 people.
This was so flavorful and satisfying!
I made this dish last night and it was delicious! Comfort food at its best!