Description
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce and Pork Tenderloin is a delightful dish that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the juiciness of tender pork. This easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a stunning centerpiece for any occasion, ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal for holiday feasts or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish will have your family and friends raving about your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any mushy ones. Zest the orange.
- Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Season pork with salt and pepper, searing until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Remove pork from pot.
- Add cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest, chicken broth, and cinnamon stick to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Place the seared pork on top of the cranberry mixture, secure the lid, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of steam. Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz pork with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg