INSTANT POT® APPLESAUCE PORK LOIN

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Applesauce and apple cider add sweetness to a savory pork loin. This is good served with rice or mashed potatoes with the pan gravy on top.

Provided by Tammy Lynn

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 (2 1/2 pound) pork loin
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup apple cider
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
½ cup applesauce
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper all over the pork loin and sear in the hot oil on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove pork from the pot. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up all the browned bits so none are stuck on the bottom. Turn off Saute function.
  • Pour in apple cider and add pork loin back to the pot. Mix ground thyme into the applesauce and spread over the top and sides of the pork loin. Place onion slices around the pork loin. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove pork and onion slices from the pot. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a bowl.
  • Turn on Saute function and stir cornstarch mixture into the pan juices. Bring to a boil and cook until gravy has slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve gravy with the pork loin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 138.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Technical Arbab
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This is the best pork loin recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the applesauce is the perfect topping.


Mustak Kawari
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw everything in the Instant Pot and walk away.


Hasnat Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The applesauce really helped to tenderize the meat and give it a great flavor.


Seth Xg
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover applesauce. I always have a jar of applesauce in my fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Precious Seshoka
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the applesauce was delicious.


Prince Abid
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This is the best pork loin recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the applesauce is the perfect topping.


Zees han
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork loin, and this recipe is definitely a winner. The applesauce adds a really nice flavor to the meat.


El Housse Mustapha
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw everything in the Instant Pot and walk away.


Tony Togba
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The pork loin was amazing and the applesauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Dina Lantzer
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The pork loin is always tender and juicy, and the applesauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Mohamed Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The applesauce really helped to tenderize the meat and give it a great flavor.


Joe Scarberry
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The pork loin was moist and flavorful, and the applesauce was the perfect complement.


Evans John
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and I loved the flavor.


Renee Jordan
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This recipe was a hit! The pork loin was tender and juicy, and the applesauce gave it a sweet and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.