Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/16 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground Ginger

Instruction

  • 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.