Really Easy Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (GF)
Ready for a moist, flavourful and oh-so-easy pressure cooker pork tenderloin recipe? You will love this Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin.
Recipe also includes Weight Watchers points.
Folks, today I am coming at you with THE moistest, most flavourful, need-to-make-that-again-ASAP pork tenderloin recipe ever. I know that’s a lot to live up to, but this Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin recipe delivers.
I visited Vietnam years ago and had a great time. It was spent in total foodie bliss, chowing down on Vietnamese street food and racing across busy roads with my eyes firmly fixated on the breakfast shop across the street. Need breakfast, will risk moped collision just for that first fresh bite.
Visiting Vietnam again isn’t on the schedule anytime soon, sooooo why not bring that wonderful Vietnamese food flavour to my kitchen? (And yours too.)
I wasn’t sure how the Vietnamese flavours would translate in the Instant Pot, so I was practically shaking with excitement just before I took the first bite. (What can I say, I take my job seriously.) Verdict? Perfection.
Why You’ll Love This Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Let’s recap. You’re going to love this recipe because:
- It is made in the Instant Pot. That means it is EASY and it also means the pork tenderloin will come out moist because the Instant Pot locks in moisture. Pork tenderloin is quite thin so it’s prone to drying out if cooked too long in an oven or on the grill.
- It is infused with delicious Vietnamese flavours. I didn’t want to make ‘just another pressure cooker pork tenderloin recipe’ – I wanted to try something different and you will be soooo happy I did.
Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork Loin
There is a lot of ‘pork tenderloin vs. pork loin confusion’ out there so just to clear it up… pork tenderloin and pork loin are cut from different parts of the animal and are different shapes. (Pork tenderloin is long and thin; pork loin is shorter and thicker.) They can’t be substituted for each other so be sure to get the correct cut of meat for this recipe.
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Recipe Materials
KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.
- 8 qt Instant Pot.
- I use and love the 8 qt, extra Instant Pot Insert & sealing ring.
- 3 qt Instant Pot or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on family size.
- Slice up your tenderloin on this handy cutting board.
- These awesome tongs are great for handling the meat.
- One of my favourite measuring jugs or cups.
- Measure out your spices with these measuring teaspoons.
- Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good.
- Try this spice kit for different flavours in the meatloaf.
- Bowls with covers.
- For storing your leftover food.
- Meat thermometer.
- Use please this to check the internal temperature of the meat.
- **Check out my list of the best Instant Pot Accessories you can get**.
Ready to learn just how easy it is to make Easy Pork Tenderloin Instant? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you…..
How to Make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Step by Step
Gather your ingredients…
- Step 1. Combine the chicken stock, shallot, lemongrass (or lemon extract), sweetener, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger puree, garlic puree, ginger puree and red pepper flakes in a bowl and set aside.
- Step 2. Season pork tenderloin with salt.
- Step 3. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting, add the coconut oil to the insert and when hot, brown the pork tenderloin on all sides (2-4-mins).
- Step 4. Add the stock mixture to the Instant Pot insert and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot from frying with a silicon or wooden spoon.
- Step 5. Cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to SEALING, select the ‘manual’ or ‘pressure cook’ setting and set the timer to 7 mins.
- Step 6. Cook till done then do a quick release.
To serve: Garnish with lemon zest and slices.
Tips for Making Easy Pork Tenderloin Instant Pot
- Use a meat thermometer. Always check the internal temperature of your pressure cooker pork tenderloin before serving. It should reach at least 63C (145 F). If it is not cooked then return meat to the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for another couple of mins.
- Let your pork tenderloin rest before serving. For quality and safety, several mins of resting time are required before serving. I suggest that you remove the pork tenderloin from the Instant Pot insert, place on plate, cover and allow the tenderloin to rest for about 10 mins before slicing.
- Slice easily. Best way to slice this is to put on a cutting board, hold in place with a fork and slice with a sharp knife.
- You can easily thicken the sauce. Optionally, you can thicken the sauce by sautéing for a few mins and serving over the tenderloin.
How to Make Gluten-Free Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
This recipe is gluten free as is, just make sure you use a gluten free soy sauce like tamari soya sauce.
Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin Serving Suggestions
Sooo many good choices here for serving up your Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin, folks. Try these:
- Instant Pot Rice {4 recipes}.
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
- Instant Pot Quinoa.
- Cucumber Tomato Salad.
- Chilli and Garlic Green Beans.
More Instant Pot Recipes
Weight Watchers Points in Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
If you replace the 1 tbsp oil used for frying with a calorie-controlled cooking spray, there are:
- 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving
So there you have it – an easy, flavourful and keto diet friendly Instant Pot pork tenderloin recipe that you need to whip up ASAP.
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Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 shallot minced
- 1/2 stalk lemongrass, minced or 1/4 tsp lemon extract
- 2-3 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Tamari Soy sauce (use regular soy sauce if not gluten-free)
- 1-2 tbsp fish sauce
- 0.5 tsp ginger puree
- 0.5 tsp garlic puree
- 0.25 tsp chilli flakes or to taste
- 1 thin pork tenderloin (approximately 1.1kg/2.5lbs)
- Salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine the chicken stock, shallot, lemongrass, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger puree, garlic puree and chilli flakes in a bowl and set aside.
- Season pork tenderloin with salt.
- Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting, add the oil to the insert and when hot, brown the pork tenderloin on all sides (2-4-mins).
- Add the stock mixture to the Instant Pot insert and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot from frying with a silicon or wooden spoon.
- Cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to SEALING, select the 'manual' or 'pressure cook' setting and set the timer to 7 mins.
- Cook till done then do a quick release.
- Garnish with lemon zest and slices.
Video
Notes
- 4 Freestyle points per serving
- 5 PointsPluspoints per serving
Nutrition
Super easy recipe and always turns out amazing? Packs a lot of flavor in such a short amount of time!
How would leaving out the sweetener affect the outcome? That part isn’t Whole30 compliant otherwise it sounds fantastic!
Boiled meat looks delicious and attractive, I want to eat it too
This was *amazing*!! We made it for dinner, I subbed lemon rind for lemongrass because I didn’t plan ahead and it was super good! Can’t wait to try with lemongrass. I chopped up romaine and had a big salad with the sauce as dressing.
That pork tenderloin looks absolutely delicious!
I will definitely be trying making this in my IP! The meat looks perfect!
This looks so easy to make using the instant pot! Such a versatile dish for all types of diets.
The simplicity of this meal is what makes it so appealing!
I love this! All I really needed to hear was vietnamese and instant pot and I was hooked. Sounds absolutely delicious, a great way to cook pork 🙂
The flavours of the Vietnamese spice mix sound like a delightful way of flavouring the pork. Recipes like this are perfect for a really tasty and easy meal.