Honey-Soy Glazed Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Tender pork tenderloin cooked quickly in an Instant Pot with a glossy honey-soy glaze infused with garlic and ginger for a flavorful weeknight meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water
1 tsp sesame oil
2 stalks green onions, sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb pork tenderloin and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode on medium-high heat and add 1 tsp sesame oil. Once hot, sear the pork tenderloin on all sides for about 2 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 cup water.
Step 3: Pour the sauce mixture into the Instant Pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Place the browned pork tenderloin on top of the sauce. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Pressure Cook' on high for 12 minutes.
Step 4: When cooking is complete, allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure. Remove the pork and rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Switch Instant Pot back to 'Sauté' mode. In a small cup, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water to create a slurry. Stir slurry into the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 6: Slice pork tenderloin, drizzle with thickened sauce, and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.