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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Instant Pot Pork Loin

Norah Kay
This Instant Pot pork loin is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor! Made in under an hour with a simple seasoning blend and a rich, savory sauce, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner or impressive holiday centerpiece.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6-quart or larger)
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife
  • Small bowl for spice mix
  • Meat thermometer (recommended)

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Loin:

  • 3 –4 pound boneless pork loin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

For the Cooking Liquid:

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Optional (For Gravy):

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary. Rub the seasoning blend all over the pork loin.
  • Turn the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode. Once hot, add a little oil and sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  • Add chicken broth, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic to the pot. Stir and deglaze the bottom.
  • Return the pork loin to the pot. Seal the lid. Pressure Cook on HIGH for 6 minutes per pound (e.g., 18 minutes for a 3-pound pork loin).
  • Once cooking is done, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove the pork loin and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
  • (Optional) For gravy, whisk cornstarch and water. Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" and stir in the slurry, cooking until thickened.
  • Slice the pork loin against the grain and serve with gravy.

🔹 Nutrition Info (per serving - approx.):

  • Calories: 285
  • Protein: 34g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 3g

Notes

🔹 Notes: Always slice pork loin against the grain for maximum tenderness. If your pork loin is very thick, add 1–2 extra minutes to the cooking time. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted vegetables, or rice.
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