Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)
This pork tenderloin is simply made in the instant pot with a delicious gravy. It’s paleo, AIP, and can be modified to be whole30.
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Pork Tenderloin is one of the most flavorful and delicious cuts of meat out there! Pork Tenderloin is generally a long and thin cut of pork, seared on the outside and gently cooked to tenderness on the inside. However, Pork Tenderloin is typically cooked with dairy or inflammatory oils, flavored with nightshades, sweetened with refined sugar, and served with a gravy made of cornstarch. So, I had to figure out a way to create a healthier and equally delicious version of Pork Tenderloin, and this is such a winner!
This Pork Tenderloin recipe is made easily and effortlessly in the instant pot! It is made with nourishing and healthy ingredients, and is made to be free of dairy, gluten, inflammatory oils, nightshades, refined sugar, and cornstarch. It is finished off with a flavorful gravy and is paleo, AIP and easily Whole30-friendly!
The Ingredients for the Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Pork Tenderloin
- Broth: Use broth of your choice.
- Avocado Oil: You can sub olive oil, if you prefer.
- Coconut Aminos
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Coconut Sugar: Omit for Whole30.
- Salt & Black Pepper: Omit for AIP.
- Garlic Powder
- Arrowroot Starch: To thicken the gravy.
- Fresh Parsley: To garnish!
How to Make Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot
- Make Sauce: Whisk the broth, coconut aminos, balsamic vinegar and coconut sugar together. Set aside.
- Sear Pork Tenderloin: Turn the saute function on the instant pot and add the avocado oil to the base of the instant pot. Slice the pork tenderloin in half and season well with salt, pepper and garlic. Add the tenderloin pieces to the instant pot and sear well on all sides. Turn off the saute function once seared.
- Pressure Cook: Pour the broth mixture over the tenderloin and place the lid onto the instant pot, sealing the valve. Turn the instant pot on manual and set the timer to 15 minutes. Once cooked, quick release the pressure, remove the lid and set the pork tenderloin on a cutting board.
- Finish Gravy and Serve: Turn the instant pot saute function back on. Spoon out about 1/2 cup of the liquids from the instant pot and whisk in the arrowroot starch. Add the mixture back to the instant pot and stir for 4-5 minutes to allow the rest of the liquid to thicken into a gravy. Once thickened, turn off the instant pot. Slice the pork tenderloin into medallions and serve topped with gravy and fresh parsley.
Can you make this recipe in the slow cooker instead?
Though you likely can, the instant pot is much easier! I haven’t tried to make this exact recipe in the slow cooker, so it would take some tweaking.
Can you make this recipe ahead of time? How do you store and reheat it?
You can store this recipe in a glass container in the fridge for 2-3 days with the gravy on the side. You can easily reheat it in a pan over low heat and add the gravy to serve.
What do you serve this recipe with?
This recipe makes a perfect Sunday dinner to pair with just about any side, such as…
- Mashed Sweet Potato
- Cauliflower & Parsnip Mash
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Cauliflower Rice
- Roasted Vegetables, like:
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (Paleo, AIP, Whole30)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This pork tenderloin is simply made in the instant pot with a delicious gravy. It’s paleo, AIP, and can be modified to be whole30.
Ingredients
- 1 cup broth
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar (omit for whole30)
- 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 1/2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk the broth, coconut aminos, balsamic vinegar, and coconut sugar together. Set aside.
- Turn the saute function on the instant pot and add the avocado oil to the base of the instant pot.
- Slice the pork tenderloin in half and season well with salt, pepper, and garlic. Add the tenderloin pieces to the instant pot and sear well on all sides. Turn off the saute function once seared.
- Pour the broth mixture over the tenderloin and place the lid onto the instant pot, sealing the valve. Turn the instant pot on manual and set the timer to 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the pressure, remove the lid and set the pork tenderloin on a cutting board.
- Turn the instant pot saute function back on. Spoon out about 1/2 cup of the liquids from the instant pot and whisk in the arrowroot starch. Add the mixture back to the instant pot and stir for 4-5 minutes to allow the rest of the liquid to thicken into a gravy. Once thickened, turn off the instant pot.
- Slice the pork tenderloin into medallions and serve topped with gravy and fresh parsley.
Notes
All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 199
- Fat: 7.1g
- Carbohydrates: 8.1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 24g
Keywords: instant pot pork tenderloin
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Great recipe! It turned out very well even though it was my first time using my instant pot. I had one issue though – whenever I use arrowroot starch in a recipe, I have trouble whisking the starch in and I end up with small clumps. Any advice to avoid that situation?
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I’d recommend making a little slurry with the arrowroot first! Whisk about 1-2 tbsp of water with the arrowroot in a small bowl and then mix it slowly into the sauce. That should take care of the clumping issue.
I made this recently and it is absolutely delicious and so easy.
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Words can’t describe how happy I am for this recipe. Turned out delicious and so easy. Yay! Another recipe in the Instant Pot! Thank you so much
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I’m so glad that you loved it!
Question, when you set to manual, high or low pressure? Thanks for the recipe!
High pressure 🙂
Oh. Wow!! This is delicious!! Even without the sugar. It’ll be in regular rotation. Thank you 😀
YAY! So glad!
I made this and love it, love the ease. Made some mistakes, my roast was 2.1lbs and fifteen minutes overcooked it, subbed tapioca in same measure as arrowroot, gravy was too thick and subbed lankato golden monkfruit for coconut sugar. That sub was fine. I added thinly sliced red pepper to the hot liquid and let them soften , shredded the pork and added it back to pot. My sauce/gravy needed a little punch and to be thinner so I added a bit more broth, balsamic and coconut oil then sambal oelek. Oh and added a large onion I’d already sliced in cresents and sautéed. It was very reminiscent of fajitas so I ate it next day over cauliflower rice with guacamole if I’d had lime juice on hand I think that would add a nice note. It was even better the second day.
Yum!
I made this and love it, love the ease. Made some mistakes, my roast was 2.1lbs and fifteen minutes overcooked it, subbed tapioca in same measure as arrowroot, gravy was too thick and subbed lankato golden monkfruit for coconut sugar. That sub was fine. I added thinly sliced red pepper to the hot liquid and let them soften , shredded the pork and added it back to pot. My sauce/gravy needed a little punch and to be thinner so I added a bit more broth, balsamic and coconut oil then sambal oelek, minced garlic and some of the liquid in the minced garlic jar, a large onion I’d already sliced in cresents and sautéed. It was very reminiscent of fajitas so I ate it next day over cauliflower rice with guacamole if I’d had lime juice on hand I think that would add a nice note. It was even better the second day.
Fantastic recipe!! I’ve made pork tenderloin a few times and it has never been very good, but this recipe came out amazing! It was tender, flavorful, and easy. My husband and son loved it as well. I’ve cooked several of your recipes this week and now my son is telling me I need to be on Master Chef so thanks for the props with my son lol
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I wasn’t sure about this, but it was easy and came out really tasty. It was great with rice for the gravy! My 3 year old gave it a thumbs up and said I should make it again. Next time I think I’ll make a side of broccoli too.
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