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Home / Recipes / Main Courses / Pork / Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

July 16, 2017 By Jill Selkowitz / 45 Comments Updated April 2, 2021 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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This juicy Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin recipe, is made with Cloves, Cinnamon and tart Granny Smith Apples. This is a great alternative to turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

With a few tips, you can make the perfect Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin in your Instant Pot DUO Plus, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.

There are a lot of people not having great success with pork tenderloin, but I am here to show you how it is done.

Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

Pork Tenderloin is very lean and cooks up fast.

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  • Is there a difference between Pork Tenderloin and Pork Loin?
  • Substituting Another Cut of Pork
  • Tips and Tricks for Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin.
  • Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

Is there a difference between Pork Tenderloin and Pork Loin?

Yes.

Pork Loin is a different and larger cut of meat. They run along the side of the Backbone.

  • It is often referred to as Top Loin.
  • When a recipe calls for “Pork Roast,” you would use a Pork Loin. Check out my Pressure Cooker Lechon Asado {Cuban Style Roasted Pork} recipe.
  • Pork Loin is often cut into Pork Roasts and Pork Chops.

Pork Tenderloin comes from under the Backbone and is very lean.

  • It is a smaller cut of meat. They are usually sold two to a package.
  • Pork Tenderloin cooks up quickly and should be slightly pink in the center.
  • Can I use Pork Tenderloin in your Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas recipe? Definitely not.
Prepare Pork Loin Spiced Rub

Prepare Pork Loin Spiced Rub

Substituting Another Cut of Pork

Can I use Pork Tenderloin in place of Pork Shoulder?

  • No.

Can I use Pork Loin in place of Pork Shoulder?

  • Yes. the cook time will be about 40% less.

Can I swap out Pork Chops for Pork Tenderloin?

Depends on the recipe.

I made your Instant Pot Char Sui Pulled Pork and used Pork Tenderloin. It was so dry, what happened?

  • Tenderloin only needs a short cook time, so using tenderloin instead of pork butt with a longer cook time, will yield a very dry piece of pork.
Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

The Balsamic Vinegar Reduction will become the sauce over the Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin.

Sear the Pork Loin(s)

Sear the Pork Loin(s)

See all those brown bits? Full of flavor!

Deglaze the Pot Completely

Deglaze the Pot Completely

A quick deglaze with a little of the balsamic  sauce is all that is needed. 

Soak the Apples in Lemon or Vinegar

Soak the Apples in Lemon or Vinegar

To keep apples from turning brown, place them in a Mixing Bowl with Water and Lemon Juice or Vinegar.

Return Pork to Cooking Pot

Return Pork to Cooking Pot

This is going to be a quick cook.

This Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin recipe basically just cooks from the warmth of your Instant Pot DUO Plus, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker going up to Pressure and than back down.

This recipe uses LOW pressure, so make sure you adjust your Pressure Cooker accordingly.

Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

Tips and Tricks for Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin.

  1. Make sure to fully heat your Pressure Cooker fully hot before adding the oil. Why? – It helps to make a Stainless Steel Pot, non-stick. Good reason, I think. 🙂
  2. A Potato Starch dusting (which is optional) prior to searing, will help to make a nicer sauce, so a slurry is never needed. Plus, it is easier to maneuver the tenderloin in the pan during sauteing.
  3. Be careful not to sear the tenderloin for too long.

While the Pork Tenderloin is resting, the the rest of the balsamic sauce is added and then simmered to reduce.

Resting the pork tenderloin will helps the juices in the pork to redistribute and keep the tenderloin nice and juicy. If you cut right into the Pork, the juices will flow out and the Pork will be try.

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Balsamic Apple Pork Tenderloin

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Balsamic Apple Pork Tenderloin

This Pressure Cooker Pressure Cooker Balsamic Apple Pork Tenderloin is delicious served with my Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes, Pressure Cooker Green Bean Casserole, Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce and more. The Pressure Cooker Garlic Whipped Potatoes is great as a side too!

More Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Pork Recipes to Make:

  • Pressure Cooker Orange Glazed Pork Chops
  • Pressure Cooker Thai Moo Wan Sweet Pork w/Coconut Rice
  • Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas {Crispy Mexican Pulled Pork}
  • Pressure Cooker Chinese BBQ Char Siu Pulled Pork

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Balsamic Apple Pork Tenderloin

Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Christmas, Thanksgiving
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Pressure Release: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Grapeseed Oil (or Vegetable Oil)
  • 3 pounds Pork Tenderloins (they come two to a package) silverskin removed
  • 3 Granny Smith Apples (peeled, cored, quartered)
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider
  • 1 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 Tablespoons Potato Starch optional**
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter

Marinade

  • 2 Tablespoons Grapeseed Oil (or Vegetable Oil)
  • 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

  • 3/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/16 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Ginger
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Liquid Measuring Cup Set
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Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk
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High Heat Resistant Spatula
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Instructions

  • Remove the Silverskin from Tenderloins.  Whisk together Marinade ingredients and rub into tenderloin(s).  Set aside.  
  • Whisk together Balsamic Vinegar Reduction ingredients and set aside.
  • Use the Sauté or Browning function on your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker and wait about 3 minutes to allow the pot to fully heat. 
  • Add oil to cooking pot.
  • Lightly dredge tenderloins through potato starch.** 
  • Quickly sear tenderloins, one at a time, on all sides and ends until slightly browned, about 1-2 minutes each. Remove Tenderloins to a plate.
  • Pour in apple cider and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze the pot, making sure to loosen all the brown bits.  
  • Pour in 1/4 cup of the the balsamic vinegar mixture and cinnamon stick.  Simmer for one minute and then turn off Pressure Cooker. 
  • Return tenderloin and any juices, to the cooking pot and place apple slices on top.
  • Lock on lid and close pressure valve.  Cook at Low Pressure (most machines default to high) for 0 minutes.  
  • When Beep sounds, wait 5 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
  • Remove tenderloins and apples to a plate. Tightly cover tenderloins with foil to allow juices to redistribute.  
  • Select Sauté/Browning and whisk in the rest of the balsamic vinegar mixture.  Simmer until sauce has reduced by about 50%, or until think and syrupy.
  • Add butter and whisk in well.
  • Slice tenderloin and spoon sauce over top. Place apples on the side.

Notes

**The potato starch is optional.  It can be used for dredging or for after pressure release (as a slurry), or not at all.
If the pork is over cooked, it means that your seared the tenderloin too long before closing the lid to pressure cook.  Next time, just sear for less time.  🙂
If pork is too pink for your liking, place slices into the hot sauce in the pressure cooker, which will slowly cook it more.

Side Dishes to Serve with Balsamic Apple Pork Tenderloin:

  • Instant Pot Skirlie (Scottish Stuffing)
  • Instant Pot Southern Green Beans
  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Cranberry Cornbread

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pressure Cooker Balsamic Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 181mg8%
Potassium 143mg4%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Vitamin C 4.5mg5%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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