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Balsamic Orange Pork Loin | Instant Pot Recipes

The Starving Chef
Delicious Instant Pot pork loin with a tangy sweet sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Instant Pot, Pork
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Turn the Instant Pot (IP) onto "saute mode" - press the button twice to "high." Let the IP heat up, it will say "Hot" on the screen when ready. Pour in 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Meanwhile, in a large baggie, combine the minced dried onion, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Toss the pork loin in the bag and shake until it is covered in a thin 'crust.' Place the covered pork loin into the IP and sear on each side, until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the seared pork loin from the IP. Try to remove any loose bits of crust to prevent burning. Then add the remaining olive oil and onions. Let the onions sit, untouched, on "saute mode" until they are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the orange juice, fresh squeezed orange, lemon and lime, along with the apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar and fresh parsley. Stir to combine, then place the pork loin back into the IP. Turn off the "saute mode" and set the IP into "Pressure Cook" on "Normal" setting.
  • COOKING FROM FROZEN: Cook the pork loin under pressure for 15 minutes.
  • COOK FROM FRESH: Cook the pork loin under pressure for 7 minutes
  • Use a meat thermometer to confirm the pork loin has reached an internal temp of 160-165 F. If it is not quite there, let sit in the sauce on "saute mode" until it is cooked through.
  • Remove the pork loin from the sauce and let rest for about 10 minutes. Add the ketchup to the sauce as it simmers. Continue to simmer the sauce on "normal" on "saute mode" until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Slice the pork and serve topped with sauce and fresh parsley, as desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Keyword balsamic, orange, pork
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