Frozen Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot

Step 1

Pressure Cook Pork Tenderloin:

Step 2

Add 2 cups of chicken broth and bay leaves to the pressure cooker pot.

Step 3

Place the trivet with handles and place frozen tenderloin directly onto it. If it doesn't fit, cut it in half.

Step 4

Close the lid and make sure the valve points to sealed.

Step 5

Press the Pressure Cook button and set the timer for 60 minutes for frozen pork tenderloin and 40 minutes for fresh or thawed tenderloin. Followed by a 10 minutes Natural Pressure Release.

Step 6

After the 10 minutes NPR, release manually the remaining pressure.

Step 7

Open the lid and carefully lift the trivet with the pork tenderloin. Remove and discard any excess fat from the pork tenderloin and place it in a baking pan that has been covered with foil.

Step 8

Clean the pressure cooker pot, and Select sauté.

Step 9

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until fully combined.

Step 10

Once the IP reads HOT, add the sauce mixture to it. Stir and cook for a few minutes until it thickens enough to coat the spoon.

Step 11

Top the pork tenderloin with half of the sauce, brushing the top and the sides of it. Set the other half of the sauce aside.

Step 12

Broil the pork tenderloin for a few minutes, or until golden brown. Baste once with the sauce that dripped into the pan.

Step 13

Let the pork tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 14

Using a sharp knife, slice the pork tenderloin and serve drizzled with the remaining sauce.

Step 15

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.