Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Rice

Step 1

Turn Instant Pot on to saute function.

Step 2

Cut pork tenderloin in half and rub each half with olive oil, paprika and pepper.

Step 3

Brown the pieces of tenderloin on both sides.

Step 4

Remove the tenderloin from the Instant Pot and set aside.

Step 5

Add the chicken broth to the Instant Pot and use it to deglaze. This means scraping all the brown bits from the bottom of the Pot to avoid the burn message when coming up to pressure later.

Step 6

Rinse and drain the 2 cups of rice quickly with water and then sprinkle the rice over the chicken broth in the Pot. Do not stir.

Step 7

Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and arrange the pieces of tenderloin on top of it.

Step 8

Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 3 minutes.

Step 9

Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, allow it to do a Natural Release for 12 minutes. Then turn the steam release handle to the venting position.

Step 10

Remove the lid and transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board.

Step 11

Remove the trivet and fluff up the rice with a fork.

Step 12

Slice the tenderloin and serve with rice and your choice of vegetables.

Step 13

Optional: If desired make a sauce or gravy for the meat. Suggestions include, maple syrup glaze, honey mustard sauce etc.