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Garlic Dijon Whole30 Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (Paleo, Keto)

September 10, 2020 by Jean Choi 34 Comments

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Creamy and tender garlic dijon Whole30 Instant Pot pork tenderloin that’s perfect for a weeknight meal! It’s also paleo and keto, and comes together quickly and easily.

Whole30 instant pot pork tenderloin sliced into medallions and served on a plate

I’ve only recently mastered how to cook pork tenderloin in the Instant Pot and it’s been a game changer. Not only is it super easy and quick, it’s a foolproof way to cook pork tenderloin so it doesn’t overcook. Overcooking this cut of meat can result in a tough and chewy texture that’s not ideal.

Garlic Dijon Whole30 Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This keto and Whole30 pork tenderloin is cooked in a tangy garlic dijon sauce that’s so addicting and delicious. The sauce is then simmered until thickened to pour over the meat just before serving. It’s such a comforting meal to serve with roasted veggies or over mashed potatoes or cauliflower.

1 lb of pork tenderloin in the instant pot
How to cook pork tenderloin in the instant pot

How to Cook Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot

Cooking pork tenderloin in the Instant Pot is easy and always comes out tender without getting tough or chewy. Here’s how to cook this Whole30 pork tenderloin:

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ and add ghee. Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, then sear the widest 2 sides of the pork for 2 minutes each until browned. Remove the pork and set aside.
  2. Add more ghee, then sauté garlic until fragrant. Add bone broth and let it come to a simmer while deglazing the bottom of the pot.
  3. Turn off the Instant Pot, then add dijon mustard, coconut aminos, and fresh thyme. Stir together, then add the pork back in.
  4. Close the lid, then set the Instant Pot on MANUAL for 0 minutes. Once it beeps to a finish, naturally release pressure for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the pork from the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  6. While the pork is resting, thicken the sauce: Turn the Instant Pot back on to SAUTÉ. Whisk together arrowroot starch and water in a separate bowl, before adding into the sauce. Let the sauce simmer until thickened to your liking.
  7. Slice the pork into medallions. It should be slightly pink inside. If you want to cook it more, add the medallions into the sauce and simmer for a few more minutes until cooked to your liking.
  8. Serve the medallions drizzled with the thickened garlic dijon sauce!
Pouring sauce over garlic dijon pork tenderloin

Additional Notes For This Garlic Dijon Pork Tenderloin

  • Make sure to use pork TENDERLOIN and not pork loin. They are 2 different cuts and pork loin is wider and flatter. They are cooked differently.
  • If you don’t have arrowroot starch, you can use tapioca starch instead to make the roux to thicken the garlic dijon sauce. If you aren’t paleo or doing the Whole30, cornstarch will also work.
  • This Whole30 and keto pork tenderloin recipe uses a cut of meat about 1.5-2 inches thick. If you are using a thicker cut, you can extend the depressurizing time by 5 minutes for 20 minutes total.
  • When pressure cooking the pork tenderloin in the Instant Pot, setting the time to 0 minute is correct. The pork will cook while the Instant Pot builds pressure then depressurizes.

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Garlic Dijon Whole30 Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (Paleo, Keto)

Creamy and tender garlic dijon Whole30 Instant Pot pork tenderloin that's perfect for a weeknight meal! It's also paleo and keto, and comes together quickly and easily.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garlic dijon pork tenderloin, How to cook pork tenderloin in the instant pot, keto pork tenderloin recipe, Pork tenderloin in the instant pot, whole30 instant pot recipes, whole30 pork recipes, whole30 pork tenderloin
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Instant Pot pressurizing & depressurizing time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 209kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ghee or your favorite cooking oil, separated
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin about 1½-2 inches thick
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup bone broth or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Turn the Instant Pot on to SAUTÉ and add 1 tbsp of ghee to the liner as it heats up.
  • Sprinkle the pork tenderloin all over with salt and pepper.
  • Once the Instant Pot indicates that it's "hot", add the meat and sear for 2 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and set aside.
  • Add 1 tbsp of ghee to the Instant Pot, then add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add bone broth, let it come to boil, then scrape the bottom of the pot with wooden spoon to deglaze.
  • Turn off the Instant Pot, and stir in dijon mustard, coconut aminos, and thyme.
  • Add the pork tenderloin.
  • Close the lid, set the pressure valve to "sealing," then cook on MANUAL for 0 minutes. The pork will cook while the Instant Pot pressurizes then depressurizes.
  • Once the Instant Pot beeps to a finish, release pressure naturally for 15 minutes before opening the pressure valve. Open the lid.
  • Remove the pork from the Instant Pot, leave the sauce, and rest the meat for 5 minutes.
  • While the pork is resting, turn the Instant Pot on to SAUTÉ.
  • In small bowl, whisk together arrowroot starch and water. Pour into the Instant Pot.
  • Simmer the sauce for 4-5 minutes until thickened to your liking.
  • Slice the pork into medallions. It should be slightly pink inside. If it's too raw for your liking, add to the simmering sauce for a few minutes until cooked through.
  • Serve pork medallions drizzled with the thickened garlic dijon sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Dijon Whole30 Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (Paleo, Keto)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving – makes 3)
Calories 209 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 83mg28%
Sodium 429mg19%
Potassium 485mg14%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 48IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | September 10, 2020

Comments

  1. Allison says

    September 12, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    Holy **** Jean. This recipe is incredible. The flavors are perfect. The pork was perfectly moist and not overcooked at all. You could not have shared this recipe at a more perfect time.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 14, 2020 at 7:54 am

      Thanks so much, Allison! This is the best review, haha. Makes me so happy you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Kelly says

    September 16, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    My mouth is watering! Garlic and dijon go so well together! And that tender pork!

    Reply
  3. ChihYu says

    September 16, 2020 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    That sauce! So creamy and delicious! All of the flavors taste like it cooked for hours but it was just minutes!

    Reply
  4. Stacey Crawford says

    September 17, 2020 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    Wow, I can’t wait to make this in the IP. That sauce looks so good!

    Reply
  5. Megan Stevens says

    September 19, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious and succulent way to cook pork tenderloin. This will be on repeat. Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Kristin says

    September 19, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious! There are a lot of steps which can seem a bit daunting at first, but instructions were easy to follow and the whole process was super simple! I will definitely be making this again.

    Reply
  7. jennifer says

    September 20, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a great family pleaser, and I’m always looking for new IP recipes — thanks for sharing, can’t wait to try it next week.

    Reply
  8. Donny says

    September 20, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    This has so many things I love and I love that I can make it in my IP!

    Reply
  9. Jenn says

    October 19, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    I’m scared I will run out of Jean’s recipes that keep making me look good. It tasted like something Mrs Doubtfire ordered from a French restaurant to serve. My husband couldn’t stop about the gravy. My kid ate it – he never eats my cooking. So good and easy.

    Reply
  10. KATE says

    November 5, 2020 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    This was sooo easy and tasty! I didn’t have bone broth so subbed chicken broth but all good! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      November 5, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Amazing!! Thank you!!

      Reply
  11. Sara says

    November 10, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    Can I double the recipe? If so, how long do I cook it?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 24, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      You can keep the cook time the same. Then add it to the simmering sauce for a bit if it’s still too pink for your liking.

      Reply
  12. Joanna says

    November 24, 2020 at 6:05 am

    Hi Jean, this recipe looks incredible and I’m wondering if it can be made with a different type of meat? I don’t eat pork but this recipe is making this very difficult! 🙂

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      November 25, 2020 at 9:27 pm

      You can use chicken! But you should cook for maybe 5 minutes on manual HIGH so it’s cooked all the way through

      Reply
  13. Irene says

    December 6, 2020 at 11:25 pm

    5 stars
    Just discovered your website and made this recipe tonight. Delicious! I didn’t have coconut aminos on hand, so I substituted with balsamic vinegar instead. Pork is usually on the dry side so the gravy was a nice treat. We will definitely make this again. So easy.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 12, 2020 at 11:17 am

      Sounds amazing!! Thanks so much for leaving a review!

      Reply
  14. Kathy says

    December 11, 2020 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    We just finished eating this for dinner and it was DELICIOUS!!! Probably my favorite meal in a while. I also added some sliced mushrooms to the sauce while thickening. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 12, 2020 at 11:18 am

      Sliced mushrooms sounds like a fantastic addition. Will have to try that out next time!

      Reply
  15. Rene says

    December 21, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is AMAZING! We like to have some left overs in the house and wonder your thoughts on how long to cook the tenderloin in the IP if it is 2lbs or a little more (doubling the other ingredients too)

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 24, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you so much! You can keep the cook time the same. If it’s too pink after, just add it to the simmering sauce after to cook through more

      Reply
  16. Traci Slate says

    January 1, 2021 at 9:23 am

    I am new to an actual instantpot I’ve had a 12 qt electric pressure cooker for years (10 kids and a hubs…needed a big one!) but it finally died and I acquired an IP. so I’m slightly confused by the 0 minutes cook time?? is that really correct?

    Thanks, Traci

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Yes! The pork cooks while the IP is coming to pressure. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  17. Margie says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    This was incredible! The pork was so moist and tender and the sauce — OMG AMAZING!!!! Will definitely be making this again. And I don’t even like pork!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      What an amazing review. Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  18. Paula says

    January 20, 2021 at 3:44 am

    Sounds delicious but I’m not understanding why the recipe reads 0 minutes for the length of time to pressure cook?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 20, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      The pork cooks while the Instant Pot comes to pressure. 0 minute is correct!

      Reply
  19. Beth says

    January 30, 2021 at 6:17 am

    What would you suggest for cooking time if I was going to use bone in pork chops?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 30, 2021 at 11:19 am

      You can cook the same way. No need to change the cooking time. You can probably decrease the pressure releasing time to about 8 minutes since pork chops cook faster.

      Reply
  20. Shirley says

    February 14, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is a keeper! I don’t usually take the time to rate anything, but this is a must try. I will be making again.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 18, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad!

      Reply
  21. Christa G says

    February 26, 2021 at 6:57 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely love this recipe! It is so tasty and turns out beautifully tender in the Instant Pot. I served it up with some potatoes and asparagus, and it was a hit with the whole family!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      March 1, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply

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