Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin features a citrusy cilantro-lime marinade that infuses the meat with bright, herbal notes and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. It’s finished in a lemon-kissed broth for tender, juicy slices with tangy depth—ideal for a weeknight dinner or a light weekend centerpiece with rice, veggies, or tortillas.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Blend the cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt in a blender until smooth.
- 2
Pour the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag.
- 3
Add the pork tenderloin to the bag, coat it with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag.
- 4
Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 5
Combine the chicken broth and lemon juice in a pressure cooker.
- 6
Remove the tenderloin from the marinade, shake off the excess, and reserve the remaining marinade.
- 7
Place the tenderloin in the broth mixture in the pressure cooker and pour the reserved marinade over the tenderloin.
- 8
Seal and lock the pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 9
Cook over high heat to build pressure until the indicator sounds.
- 10
Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 25 minutes.
- 11
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- 12
Place the pressure cooker under cold running water to help release pressure before unsealing the lid.
- 13
Slice the tenderloin into medallions to serve.
- Calories 203.21 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.57 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.6 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 43.36 mg Moderate
- Sodium 489.54 mg High
- Fiber 1.07 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.42 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 148.66 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 55.03 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 95.25 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 23.44 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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