We start with melting some butter and then stirring in garlic, brown sugar, and herbs.
Season the pork loin with salt and pepper, then, brush the butter mixture all around the meat.
Next, press the Sauté function on the instant pot and heat up a bit of olive oil; sear the pork loin on all sides until browned – should take about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove pork and set aside.
Add liquid to the Instant Pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Place a trivet in the IP and set the pork on top of the trivet.
Lock the lid and pressure cook at high pressure for 15 minutes.
Then, let the pressure come down naturally for 15 minutes, and quick release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid and check internal temperature with an instant read meat thermometer – it should read 145˚F. If it’s less than this, you can place the lid back on the pot to let the carryover heat cook the pork to doneness. Shouldn’t take more than 3 minutes.
Transfer pork loin to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the pan-sauce: Select the Sauté function and bring liquid to a boil. Continue to cook at a slow boil for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
Slice the pork and serve with the pan juices.
This recipe for Pork Roast is easy enough for weeknight dinners but impressive enough for company, so once you serve it, you’ll be on pork-cooking duty for life. I adore how quickly it cooks while remaining tender and succulent and how well it complements a wide range of flavors.
Ingredients for this Instant Pork Loin Recipe
A boneless pork loin roast (aka center cut pork loin roast)
Fine sea salt
Black pepper
Vegetable oil
Chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium) or water
Lemon
Fresh or dried thyme See the recipe instructions below for a detailed ingredient list.
What Ingredients are in Instant Pot Pork Loin?
Pork Loin – This is the cut of meat for this recipe that comes from the back of the pig, which is a long/wide piece, usually about 3-5 pounds per roast. It’s not the most tender cut of pork so it needs to be cooked at a low temp for longer than a tenderloin.
Salt – A basic spice that is used in most recipes.
Pepper – Ground black pepper.
Garlic Powder – A common spice in a lot of foods that always makes food taste delicious.
Onion Powder – Also similar to garlic, adding so much good flavor to things.
Paprika – We use this spice in food which adds a slight bit of warm heat.
Olive Oil – A good virgin olive oil is best.
Broth – You can use chicken, beef, or bone broth.
Mushrooms – This vegetable is used a lot with pork and beef.
Onions – Any type of onions will work in this recipe. They all have good flavor.
