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Instant Pot Apple-Bourbon Pork Tenderloin
Juicy and tender instant por pork tenderloin served with sweet apples and bourbon sauce. Don't forget to check out our step by step photos and tips in the post above!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
- 6 servings
Calories
466
kcal
Author
John Kanell
Ingredients
2
Tbsp.
olive oil
2
Tbsp.
unsalted butter
1
1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin
1
tsp.
kosher salt
½
tsp.
ground black pepper
½
tsp.
brown sugar
½
tsp.
smoked paprika
1
yellow onion
thinly sliced
2
apples
cut into wedges
1/2
cup
bourbon
¼
cup
apple cider vinegar
2
tsp.
molasses
Arugula
to serve
Instructions
Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to saute; add olive oil and butter.
In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, brown sugar, and smoked paprika.
Sprinkle pork tenderloin evenly with salt mixture.
When oil mixture is hot, add pork to Instant Pot. Cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pork; set aside.
Add onion and apple to Instant Pot; saute 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add bourbon and vinegar to Instant Pot; stir to release browned bits.
Press Cancel to reset Instant Pot. Return pork to Instant Pot.
Place top on Instant Pot; twist to seal and lock. Turn Steam Release Valve to “sealing.”
Set Instant Pot to cook at High Pressure for 7 minutes.
After cooking is complete, let pressure release naturally (approximately 10 minutes). After
that, manually release the pressure by turning the Steam Release Valve to “venting.”
Remove pork from Instant Pot. Press Cancel to reset Instant Pot; stir in molasses.
Saute apple mixture until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Spoon apple mixture onto a platter; top with arugula and sliced pork.
Drizzle with any remaining juices.
Notes
If your pork tenderloin is too long to fit in the Instant Pot, cut it in half.
I prefer Pink Lady or Gala apples for this recipe; they hold their shape and color best when cooked.
If cooking with alcohol isn’t your thing, substitute apple cider or unfiltered apple juice for the bourbon.
Be sure to let the pork rest for about 5 minutes to give the natural juices time to reabsorb into the meat.
For an extra treat, sprinkle the finished pork with crispy cooked bacon.
Nutrition
Calories:
466
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
36
g
|
Fat:
20
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
126
mg
|
Sodium:
572
mg
|
Potassium:
867
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
13
g
|
Vitamin A:
537
IU
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
|
Calcium:
30
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg