Instant Pot Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Instant Pot Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt 

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp Italian seasoning

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup water

2 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 cup water 

In a small bowl combine salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Rub olive oil over tenderloin and coat in seasoning mix. 

Set pressure cooker to sautée and once Hot, add tenderloin and garlic to pot. Brown the meat, turning every 1-2 minutes until tenderloin is browned. Takes approximately 6 minutes.  

Remove the meat from the pot, add first amount of water and deglaze the bottom of the pot by scraping up the browned bits of meat. Once full deglazed press cancel. 

Add in soy sauce, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Whisk well and once combined add the pork tenderloin back to the pot. 

Lock the lid in place making sure the venting valve is set to seal. Set to high pressure for a cook time of 10 minutes. Will take approximately 5 minutes to come to pressure. 

Once the cook time is complete, allow the food to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes. Then turn valve to venting and finish with a quick release. Remove pork tenderloin to cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. 

While the pork rests, turn pot back to sautée. In a small bowl combine corn starch and second amount of water. Add to the pot and cook for approximately 2 minutes, whisking until thick and bubbly. 

Slice the pork tenderloin, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.