Frozen pork loin in Instant Pot is easier than you think! Yes! You can now cook a rock hard frozen tenderloin in your pressure cooker to tender in no time.
Yes I’m forgetful. That’s when this frozen pork loin in Instant Pot recipe comes in handy. If you too forget to defrost meat in the morning and it is almost dinnertime, you’ll love this tip too. Find this and over 100 more easy Instant Pot recipes here on The Typical Mom blog.
Let’s start with a few basic tips:
- Make sure to Bookmark our InstaPot recipes page. We add new ones each week!
- Then LIKE our IP Facebook page for new ideas daily.
- This is a great InstaPot cookbook to grab too.
- I HIGHLY recommend you buy this non stick pot. It is easier to clean and will avoid the burn message too.
- For reference, this is the pressure cooker I have and use for all recipe creations.
- Yes we’ve shared how to cook frozen chicken in the Instant Pot and that was a hit. Apparently I am not the only forgetful one in the world huh? 😉
This time I wanted to figure out how to cook frozen pork in an Instant Pot. Not just cook it but get it to be tender and flavorful for dinnertime. Here is what worked well.
Can you cook a frozen pork loin?
I did wonder what the best way to cook it would be. It is safe to cook frozen or partially frozen pork in the oven, on the stove, grill or in an Instant Pot now without defrosting it first!!
- Keep in mind that the cooking time may be about 50 percent longer. It is best if frozen pork roasts are cooked at an oven temperature of 325 degrees F. Cooking frozen pork in a slow cooker is not recommended.
- Using a pressure cooker is fabulous because the insides can get nice and tender while not overcooking the outside.
If you have cooked an Instant Pot pork tenderloin before that’s been thawed, you know how good it is. BUT, sometimes we forget to prep meat in the morning. Guilty as charged.
Frozen pork loin in Instant Pot
These are the ingredients you’ll need to get it nice and flavorful:
- Pressure cooker
- For Instant Pot users I would HIGHLY suggest getting a non stick pot
- Pork loin – this one was 2 lbs.
- Soy sauce
- Sherry cooking wine
- Vegetable oil
- Minced onion
- Garlic powder
- Beef broth or water
- Cinnamon is optional
Timing is based on our Instant Pot cooking times.
How long is frozen pork good for?
Wondering how long can you freeze pork? Frozen foods are safe indefinitely. For best quality though, fresh pork roast, steaks, chops or ribs should be used within 4 – 6 months.
Fresh ground pork, pork liver or variety meats should be used within 3 – 4 months. Home cooked pork, soups, stews, or casseroles should be cooked within 2 – 3 months.
Is it safe to eat pork that has been frozen for a year?
Well, you usually won’t get sick from it but it probably won’t taste that good. This is because there is a good chance that meat that has been frozen that long will develop freezer burn.
What vegetables go well with pork?
- Green vegetables like Instant Pot broccoli or peas top our list. Buttery brussels sprouts, sauteéd spinach, cauliflower, or just a crisp salad are great too. Any of these sides will balance out the plate.
Frozen pork loin in Instant Pot and our Ninja foodi pulled pork are great 30 minute meal I tell you (and nobody will suspect you almost forgot dinner).
Here are the basic steps to follow:
- Open the lid and add all ingredients other than your meat, whisk them together.
- Unwrap meat and add tenderloin in the Instant Pot on the bottom.
- Close lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes followed by a natural pressure release for 20 minutes.
- timing is good for a 2 pound pork loin
- Lift pork loin roast out and put on cutting board when done. Allow cut of meat to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- alternatively if you want to sear the outside once done just drain liquid out, set to saute and brown for 2 minutes per side until browned
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure internal meat temperature registers that it’s cooked through
- If you have a defrosted tenderloin you can follow these air fryer pork loin instructions.
Slice and serve with mashed potatoes! You can pour 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce over the top if you want more flavor.
Looking for other easy Instant Pot recipes?
- Here’s how to cook frozen pork chops Instant Pot style too
- Instant Pot chicken parmesan is great
- 5 ingredient Instant Pot recipes are quick and easy
- Pressure cooker pork chops take under 30 minutes to make and are great too
- If you have a smoker try smoking a boneless pork loin sometime too
Print recipe instructions for frozen Instant Pot pork below
I have made this with a pork tenderloin and pork loin with the weight of 2 lbs. If using a much larger piece you may have to adjust cook time a few minutes more but this size is suggested.
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Frozen Pork Loin in Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pork loin or tenderloin, 2 lbs is what was used in both cases, if larger you'd need to increase time
- 3/4 c water or broth
- 1/4 c soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Sherry cooking wine
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1.5 tsp minced onion dried
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients and pour into pressure cooker.
- Unwrap your frozen pork loin and place it into your pot.
- Close lid and steam valve and set to high pressure for 20 minutes followed by 20 minutes of natural releasing the steam.
- Open lid, lift loin out and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Pour juice from pot on top once sliced and served with mashed potatoes or other sides.
Tm says
Tried it with a 2.8lb tenderloin with 30 mins high pressure and 30 min keep warm. Almost frozen still in the center.
Not sure why, put back in for another 30 mins. Gonna be a late supper tonight.
Tm says
Found another recipe stating 30min/lbs frozen, 20min/lbs thawed.
Judy says
Thanks TM…. I’m trying the 2.8 lb frozen. Will give it the extra time.
Justine says
States 2 lbs was used. If you used 2.8 yes you’d need to increase maybe 5 min. Must follow directions to naturally release though or it won’t turn out properly
Judy says
To “naturally release”, does that just mean to let it cool on it’s own, not switch the pressure release myself?
The Typical Mom says
natural release means don’t touch the steam valve, it will gradually release the steam in time…takes about 20ish minutes
Crystal says
How long do you cook a thawed pork loin?
Roz says
Made this a couple nights ago as we realized we hadn’t taken out anything for dinner. What a great mistake as this was quite simply the BEST pork tenderloin I have ever eaten!!! I didnt have cooking sherry so used a red wine blend in its place. There was something with the wine and cinnamon combination that was just to die for. We also chopped up some leftovers and had them with our scrambled eggs the next morning and I was dazzled all over again!
The Typical Mom says
So glad it was a hit
Gillian says
I cut back on the soy sauce and added a bit more stock, skipped the garlic because my husband hates it, traded the sherry for a dry red wine that I had open and added minced onion because I didn’t have any dried. Still turned out fabulous. Sides of mashed potatoes and glazed carrots finished it off. Thanks for a great recipe!
Meghan Spray says
What about a frozen stuffed pork loin that weighs 4 lbs, how much time would you add?
Laura says
Omg this was really good!! This is the first time I’ve made a comment on someone’s recipe off Pinterest and we also have picky eaters over here AND my pork always turns out super dry. I ended up doubling the sauce part, I had a pkg of pork tenderloin from Costco that I didn’t realize had 2 tenderloins in one pouch. I didn’t have the onion or cooking wine but I did end up adding apple slices and it smelled so good! My daughter thought I was baking a pie or something😜 DEFINITELY making this again!
The Typical Mom says
I am so glad you let me know, glad it was such a hit!
Jason says
Can I add red potatoes to this recipe and if so how long will the potatoes need to cook in the insta pot with my pork roast?
Chuck says
I used water instead of broth. I inadvertently added 1/2 tsp onion powder, so I omitted the dried onions and added the remaining ingredients. I used the sauce to cook a frozen 1.5 lb. pork loin roast (not tenderloin) in a stovetop pressure cooker. Took approximately 45 minutes to cook, but it turned out tender and flavorful. I would use this recipe again.
The Typical Mom says
Thanks for sharing what you did!
Bev says
What could be a substitute for the cooking sherry?
There's Johnson says
I used Vermouth. I think you could use any other red wine that you like.
The Typical Mom says
Sounds fab
Liz says
Hard cider would also do nicely, as apples go well with pork. Remember, never cook with alcohol you won’t drink (because of the flavor), you’ll taste it in your dish and be sorely disappointed.
Barbara says
It was super easy and very yummy! Thank you!
The Typical Mom says
Yay!!
The Typical Mom says
So glad it was a hit for y’all!
Carrie Northcutt says
I’m confused. Is this for a pork tenderloin or a pork loin? You use the wording back and forth. Tenderloin and loin are very different cuts of meat; different thickness, meat density, amount of fat and moisture. The done picture looks like tenderloin. I have 2 frozen loins I need to prepare. How do I adjust for the differences in time, moisture, density, etc. Thank you.
VB says
This was my question too! Guess I’ll find a different recipe with definitive instructions. =/
The Typical Mom says
Says above recipe I have used both a loin and tenderloin with these instructions, both were 2 lbs. for the timing listed.
Daisy.Jill says
Don’t make excuses for failure, just find a way for success
Sue says
If you can’t say something nice it is better to say nothing at all.