Instant Pot Pork Loin with Carrots and Onions

  4.8 – 19 reviews  • Onion Recipes
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. 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  2. 2 teaspoons dried dill
  3. 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  4. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  5. One 2-pound boneless pork loin
  6. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  7. 3 medium onions, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  8. 1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
  9. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  10. 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  11. 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  12. 1/2 cup dry white wine
  13. 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  14. 1 dried bay leaf
  15. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  16. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  17. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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). 
  3. Follow the manufacturer’s guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. 
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Ruben Lane
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.
Martha Garcia
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.
Melissa Fischer
Made this and it was delicious!
Michele Ramirez
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!
Jorge Pruitt
Delicious flavor and tender!
Ryan Nelson
Very good!
Jeremy Welch
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. 
Jennifer Martin
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. 
Michael Vaughn
This was so flavorful and satisfying!
Kendra Davis
I made this dish last night and it was delicious!   Comfort food at its best!  

 

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