This perfectly tender and easy-to-make Instant Pot pork loin recipe is great for when you need to make a wholesome dinner fast! The pressure cooker makes this pork loin golden brown without taking hours in the oven and my super savory pork gravy whips up in a flash!
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Instructions
Heat your Instant Pot using the 'SAUTE' function. Add the olive oil and heat until it shimmers.
Pat your pork loin dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the seasoned pork loin into the heated Instant Pot and sear the first side for 4 minutes, then flip and sear the reverse side for an additional 4 minutes.
Use tongs to hold the pork loin upright/on end so that you can sear both ends for 2 minutes each. Remove the seared pork loin and set aside on a plate.
Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spatula to scrape the fried bits from the bottom of your Instant Pot.
Place the Instant Pot trivet into the broth so that it is upside down then place the pork loin on top. Seal securely and set the vent to 'SEALING'. Set to "MANUAL COOK' for 8 minutes and start the heating cycle.
When the 8 minute cooking cycle has completed, make sure that your Instant Pot is on 'KEEP WARM' during the natural pressure release (NPR) cycle. Allow the Instant Pot to NPR for 30 minutes for pork loin that is 2 inches thick, or 40 minutes for a pork loin that is 2 ½ inches thick.
Once the time has elapsed, carefully finish venting the Instant Pot and remove the pork loin. Set it aside, tent loosely with a square of aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Optional Easy Pork Gravy
To make your gravy, combine the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Heat your Instant Pot on the 'SAUTE' function until it reaches a low simmer.
Whisk the slurry into the broth and pork juices in your Instant Pot until smooth. Bring to a low boil and then remove from heat. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with your pork loin.
Notes
The total cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your pork loin roast. On manual setting, cook for 8 minutes: Allow 30 minutes NPR for a pork loin that is 2 inches in thickness. Allow 40 minutes NPR for a pork loin that is 2 ½ inches in thickness.
Melt a tablespoon of butter in the hot chicken broth and pork juices to make your optional gravy extra rich, smooth, and creamy.
Your pork loin needs to be 140°F (60°C) before resting to reach the USDA recommended temperature of 145°F (63°C) at serving.
Opening and re-sealing your Instant Pot to check the temperature of your pork loin will not interfere with the cooking time of your pork as long as the 'KEEP WARM' is selected during NPR.