Learn how to cook frozen pork loin in the Instant Pot, with gravy included. There is no need to worry about thawing - just let your Instant Pot do the work.
Ready to cook up something tasty? With our frozen pork loin in the instant pot, making a delicious dinner in just a few simple steps is easy. Forget about defrosting - just put it in, set the timer, and wait.
Soon, you'll have juicy, flavorful, and tender pork to enjoy. This easy recipe is great for busy weeknights when you need a quick meal or for an uncomplicated Sunday meal. Serve this delicious pork loin with Rosemary Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Vegetables.
Check out more recipes for frozen meat cooked in this magic pot: Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Thighs, Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Legs, Instant Pot Frozen Ground Beef, or Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Breast.
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Recipe ingredients
- Pork loin roast: Not a pork tenderloin; a tenderloin is longer and thinner and will require a different cooking time. What you need to buy is a 2 lbs/ 1 kg frozen pork loin roast. A bit more or less than that is fine, but if your loin is larger, you must adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Seasoning: Use your favorite dry rub or seasoning mix for meat. If you donโt have any ready-made mixture in your pantry, try the seasoning blend used in the Instant Pot Pork Roast recipe, the Dry Rub for Pork Ribs, or the Pork Roast Seasoning.
- Other ingredients: A bit of vegetable oil or olive oil, onion, garlic, bay leaves, chicken or beef broth (or vegetable stock) for the roast; cornstarch, cold water, and a touch of balsamic vinegar for the gravy.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How do you cook a frozen pork loin in an instant pot?
Step # 1: Season the frozen pork roast.
Step # 2: Press the Sautรฉ function, heat the oil in the inner pot, and sautรฉ the onions and the garlic.
Step #3: Add the chicken broth and meat. Seal and set to high pressure for 55 minutes. Perform a natural pressure release for 20 minutes, then a quick release for the remaining pressure.
Step #4: Remove meat and let rest on a cutting board. Thicken the gravy in the pot with a cornstarch slurry.
Good to know!
While I do like to sautรฉ the onions and the garlic for a bit of extra flavor in the gravy, you can skip that step. Just add the veggies and all the other ingredients to the pot and let the frozen pork loin cook.
When cooking frozen pork loin, add about 50% more time than you would for fresh meat. This ensures it cooks all the way through and stays tender. Try this fantastic Spicy Pork Loin cooked with fresh meat, too; it is one of our favorite pork recipes.
Recipe FAQ
They are two different cuts of pork! They come from different parts of the pig, look different, and have different cooking times. The pork tenderloin is thin and small, while the pork loin is bigger and wider. If you intend to make instant pot pork tenderloin, it is best to use a recipe developed for it.ย
Youโve undercooked or overcooked it, probably the latter. Remember that the meat will continue cooking during the natural release time, and check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.ย
Refrigerate it in an airtight container for about 3 days.
You can also freeze it for 2-3 months. Defrost it in the fridge and heat it properly before serving.ย
Reheat the slices in a microwave-safe dish, covered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.ย
Reheat the slices in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes on each side until warm.
Reheat a large piece in the preheated oven at 325ยฐF/160ยฐC in a baking dish covered with foil for about 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Check it occasionally to avoid overcooking.
What to serve with it?
Make a complete menu
- Starter: Cream of Asparagus Soup with Milk in Spring or Summer or Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup in Fall and Winter.
- Side dishes: Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and French-Style Green Beans
- Dessert: Honey-Baked Pear Slices (with Yogurt)
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How to Cook Frozen Pork Loin in the Instant Pot
Equipment
- Instant pot
Ingredients
Pork loin:
- 2 lbs pork loin roast Note 1
- 2 tablespoons dry rub Note 2
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth or beef broth, 250 ml
Gravy:
- 1 ยฝ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ยฝ - 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar to taste
Instructions
Pork loin:
- Rub the pork with the dry rub or the seasoning mix you choose.2 lbs pork loin roast / 1 kg + 2 tablespoons dry rub
- Sautรฉ: Press the Sautรฉ function and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, sautรฉ the chopped onions for about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.1 tablespoon vegetable oil + 1 medium onion + 2 garlic cloves
- Cook the pork loin: Add the broth, bay leaves, and then the pork loin to the pot. Secure and seal the lid. Set to high pressure for 55 minutes.1 cup chicken broth / 250 ml + 2 bay leaves
- Release the pressure naturally for 20 minutes.
- Check doneness: Remove the lid and check doneness using an instant-read thermometer; the internal temperature should be 140-145F/ 60-63ยฐC.
- Rest: Remove the pork from the pot and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. The temperature will rise slightly while the meat rests.
Gravy:
- Cornstarch slurry: Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl; the mixture should be thick yet pourable.1 ยฝ tablespoons cornstarch + 1 ยฝ - 2 tablespoons cold water
- To thicken the gravy, turn on the sautรฉ function and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the liquid left in the pot. Continue to thicken the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
- Adjust the taste: Check the salt; you might not need any. Adjust the taste with a little balsamic vinegar or a tiny sprinkle of sugar to balance the flavors.1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Notes
- Pork cut: Use a pork loin, not a pork tenderloin, for this recipe. A tenderloin is smaller and thinner and requires different cooking times.
- Seasoning: Use your favorite dry rub or seasoning mix for meat. Try our Pork Roast Seasoning.
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