30-60 min6 servingsAmerican

Roast Pork Loin

By Heather Schlueter

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6 servings

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30-60 min

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Medium

Roast Pork Loin
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb pork loin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 large onion
  • Apple-Orange Chutney
  • fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • 8 Granny Smith apples
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
To make this dish into an easy but festive weeknight dinner, top the pork with a generous scoop of Apple–Orange Chutney and a sprinkling of fresh pomegranate seeds.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Liberally season all sides of the pork roast with salt and pepper. Select the Sauté button to heat up the Instant Pot inner pot.
  2. When the display reads “Hot,” add the butter to the pot. As soon as the butter melts, add the pork roast to the pot and sear it on all sides, approximately 4 minutes per side.
  3. Add the apple juice to the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the onion. Press Cancel to turn off the Sauté function.
  4. Secure the lid, ensuring the valve is turned to the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the time to 20 minutes.
  5. When cooking is complete, let the pot sit for another 15 minutes, and then turn the valve to the Venting position to release any remaining pressure.
  6. Remove the lid and transfer the pork to a cutting board. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes, and then cut it into 3/4-inch slices. Top the pork roast with chutney and fresh pomegranate seeds, if using.
  7. Place all the ingredients in the Instant Pot inner pot and combine them with a good stir. Secure the lid, ensuring the valve is turned to the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the time to 10 minutes.
  8. When cooking is complete, turn the valve to the Venting position to release the pressure. Remove the lid, stir, and serve the chutney either hot or cold.

About the chef

Heather Schlueter

Heather Schlueter

Heather Schlueter, the voice behind The Spicy Apron, combines her experience as a former litigation attorney and CEO with her love for food and family. A mother of five, Schlueter is no stranger to the chaos of feeding a large crowd—often cooking for 12 to 20 people at a time. Her journey into the culinary world started as a personal challenge to cook dinner five nights a week, and it evolved into a blog sharing approachable, flavorful recipes for both home cooks and outdoor enthusiasts. Schlueter’s goal is to simplify cooking while keeping it fun and flavorful, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a camping adventure.

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