Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce and Pork Tenderloin
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce and Pork Tenderloin is a flavorful dish that combines the succulent richness of pork with the sweet-tart zing of fresh cranberries. This quick and easy recipe takes advantage of the Instant Pot to ensure juicy meat paired with a vibrant, luscious sauce, making it perfect for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll impress your family and friends with this delightful culinary creation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Sear in the pot for 4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add cranberries, brown sugar, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir gently.
- Close the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 10 minutes before switching to quick release.
- Remove pork from the pot, slice against the grain, and serve drizzled with cranberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg