Instant Pot Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
This Instant Pot teriyaki pork tenderloin is juicy, fast, and packed with bold flavor—coated in a homemade sweet and savory sauce that thickens into a glossy glaze.
Equipment
- Instant Pot Used for browning, pressure cooking, and sauce reduction
- Tongs For flipping and removing pork
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds pork tenderloin trimmed
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water to mix with cornstarch
- salt and pepper to season pork
- sesame seeds optional for garnish
- green onions sliced, for topping
Instructions
- Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the pork in the pot.
- Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then open the lid.
- Remove the pork and set aside to rest. Turn Instant Pot to sauté and stir in a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water). Simmer until sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
- Slice the pork into medallions. Serve with sauce spooned over the top and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Swap pork tenderloin for boneless chicken thighs—same cook time.
- Add pineapple chunks at the end for a sweet twist.
- Leftover sauce pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
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