I love making this lemon pepper pork tenderloin recipe in the Instant Pot because it is easy and I can start with a frozen – or partially frozen pork tenderloin if I need to.
What Makes This Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin So Special
The flavor is the real reason why I love this particular lemon pepper (affiliate link) pork tenderloin recipe.
Without a doubt you could taste the lemon pepper (affiliate link), my husband thought it was strong, but I thought it was just right.
Possibly because I really like lemon pepper (affiliate link) seasoned meat.
He is not big on any type of seasoning including salt and pepper.
I prefer food that is flavorful instead of bland.
I also like being able to cook food that is flavorful and tender even if it does not fully thaw or worse I forget to get something out for supper.
This is why I love the Instant Pot (affiliate link).
This recipe is so special simply because it tastes great, is tender and is ready to put on the table in a little over an hour.
Here is how I make my lemon pepper (affiliate link) pork tenderloin in the Instant Pot (affiliate link).
Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup lemon juice (affiliate link)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (affiliate link)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (affiliate link)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper (affiliate link)
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce (affiliate link)
- 2 cups water (affiliate link)
- 3 ounce packet Southeastern Mills chicken gravy (affiliate link)
Instructions
- Put the butter in the Instant Pot (affiliate link).
- Turn the Instant Pot (affiliate link) to sautee.
- Melt the butter.
- Cut the pork tenderloin in half.
- Place the pork tenderloin in the Instant Pot (affiliate link).
- Brown both sides.
- Add the lemon juice (affiliate link) and the worcestershire sauce (affiliate link) to the Instant Pot (affiliate link) and deglaze the pan.
- Sprinkle the rosemary (affiliate link), thyme (affiliate link), salt, lemon pepper (affiliate link) and chicken gravy mix on top of the pork tenderloin.
- Pour the water (affiliate link) over the top of the pork tenderloin.
- Replace the lid.
- Make sure it is sealed and the vent is closed.
- Select the meat button and set it to 15 minutes.
- When the fifteen minutes is up, reset the timer for the meat button to 35 minutes.
- When it is done, allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Remove the meat and place it on a platter.
- Drizzle some of the sauce over the top, slice and serve with a little more sauce.
Final Thoughts About This Lemon Pepper Pork Tenderloin
We both prefer the juice drizzled over the top of the pork tenderloin to add some juiciness to the meat.
I feel like pork is a drier meat and while it literally falls apart it after being cooked in the Instant Pot (affiliate link), it just does not have enough juiciness to suit me.
Drizzling the meat once it is on your plate with some of the broth remedies this.
Of course you could also put some broth in a small bowl and dip the meat before eating it.
Of course you could also opt to reduce the broth and turn it into more of a gravy if that is your preference.
I do recommend covering any leftover meat with the broth – or gravy – before putting it in the refrigerator.
This makes reheating easier and I think the juice does absorb into the meat a little more when it is left to soak in it overnight.
Be sure to give this recipe a try when you get a chance!
I highly recommend the following articles:
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Bone Broth Recipe
- How To Use The Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Recipes
- Easy Pomegranate Lemonade Drink Recipe
- Essence Of Root Beer Crock Pot Roast
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