You can season, sear, and cook this Instant Pot Pork Loin in your pressure cooker, making it tender and juicy. It’s a quick and easy dinner recipe that’s also fancy enough to serve to guests at a stress-free dinner party you host! The flavor comes from a rub made with common kitchen ingredients.
This is a weeknight pork loin roast. Yes, it’s that easy. If you cook it in the oven, it can take up to an hour, but in the Instant Pot, it only takes 20 minutes! I love making it during the week when we want a hearty, comforting dinner. Making it is easy and only takes a few things. You have time to make a side dish to go with it too. We love it with some Parmesan orzo or garlic butter noodles.
I also have tasty recipes for apple and cranberry pork loin cooked in the oven and in the crock pot, but this Instant Pot version is the fastest. It’s so quick and easy you don’t have to wait until the weekend to make it.
I bet you already have most of the things you need for this recipe in your cabinet because they are for the spice rub.
Peameal bacon also known as Canadian bacon, is a delicious smoked and cured pork loin that is rolled in cornmeal before being cooked. It has a lovely sweet and salty flavor that pairs well with eggs sandwiches, salads and more. While peameal bacon is often pan-fried, it can also be cooked to tender perfection in an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. Here’s a simple guide on how long to cook peameal bacon in an Instant Pot.
Benefits of Cooking Peameal Bacon in an Instant Pot
Cooking peameal bacon in an Instant Pot has several advantages over stovetop cooking:
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It’s fast – Pressure cooking cuts the cooking time significantly compared to oven baking or pan frying. A 3 lb peameal bacon chub can be fully cooked in just 30 minutes in an Instant Pot.
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Very little prep needed – Simply remove the peameal bacon from the package and place in the Instant Pot No need to cut, slice, or prep it.
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Evenly cooked – The steam under pressure cooks the meat evenly throughout No need to worry about burnt edges or undercooked centers
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Simple clean up – Cooking in the Instant Pot liner means minimal splatters. Once done, simply remove the meat and give the pot a quick rinse.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps for perfect peameal bacon from your Instant Pot every time:
Ingredients
- 3 lb peameal bacon chub
- 1⁄2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
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Remove the 3 lb peameal bacon chub from its package and place in the Instant Pot trivet.
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Pour 1⁄2 cup of chicken or vegetable broth into the Instant Pot. The broth provides moisture to help the meat cook evenly.
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Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the pressure release valve is sealed.
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Select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting and set the cook time to 30 minutes.
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When cooking is complete, use a quick or natural pressure release to release the steam and open the pot.
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Carefully remove the peameal bacon chub from the pot.
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(Optional) For crispy edges, cut the cooked peameal bacon into slices or chunks. Heat up a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil, and fry the peameal bacon pieces until browned and crispy on the edges.
That’s it! With just 30 minutes under pressure your peameal bacon will be fully cooked, juicy and delicious. Adjust the cook time as needed for larger or smaller peameal bacon sizes. Serve the tender peameal bacon warm on its own, or add it to dishes for a quick and tasty meal any time of day.
What Temperature Should You Cook Pork Loin?
When you take the meat out of the Instant Pot you will want to check the internal temperature. This is very important and the easiest way to test it is with a meat thermometer.
Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Insert the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat to ensure it’s cooked all the way through.
It’s also a good idea to let it for a few minutes before you slice it. This allows the juices to redistribute so they don’t run out when you slice it.
That’s so simple! Cooking it in an Instant Pot is so fast! Roasting it in the oven would take twice as long, and I don’t have time for that on a weeknight.
- Cook it fat side up.
- Pork is “done” at 145 degrees F. If you cook it too long, it will be dry and chewy. ’.
- While the middle of the pork is still pink, it is safe to eat as long as the temperature inside is 145 degrees F. Medium-Rare – 145 to 150 degrees F. Medium – 150 to 155 degrees F. Medium-Well – 155 to 160 degrees F. Well-Done – 160-165 degrees F.
- Before cutting into the pork, make sure to let it rest so the juices can redistribute. This will give you the juiciest pork loin ever!
- Cut the slices thick, about 3/4” to 1” slices.
How to Cook Pork Loin in an Instant Pot
- First, I like to brown the meat. It’s great that this can be done in a pressure cooker. Just set it to “saute” and add the oil. Once it’s hot, turn it off and on again. Cook the meat in the oil until it gets a golden crust all over. Doing this will add a nice texture and amazing flavor!.
- Now, turn off the “saute” setting and take the pork out of the pan. The bottom of the pot will have lots of browned bits. You should be able to get all of those bits off the bottom of the pan after adding the vegetable broth. This is called “deglazing.” This will keep them from burning and make the broth taste even better.
- The vegetable broth will also help the pork stay so juicy while it’s cooking.
- Put the meat back in the pot and cover it with the lid. It’s time to cook the pork! Close the steam vent and set the timer for 20 minutes on “manual.”
- After the timer goes off, let the steam escape on its own for five minutes. Then, open the steam valve to release any remaining pressure.
Peameal Canadian Bacon Roast
FAQ
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