Transform dinner into a quick and savory delight with our Instant Pot Tenderloin Sliders! Succulent pork meets the speed of the Instant Pot, creating mouthwatering sliders that promise a burst of flavor in every bite.
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Why You’ll Love Pork Tenderloin Sliders
- Tender and Juicy Pork Tenderloins: Enjoy succulent and perfectly cooked pork tenderloins, infused with barbecue flavors, ensuring a delightful and juicy eating experience.
- Hawaiian Rolls for a Sweet Twist: The soft and sweet Hawaiian Rolls add a unique touch, complementing the savory barbecue pork with a hint of sweetness in every bite.
- Convenient and Flavorful BBQ Delight: This recipe offers a convenient way to savor the rich taste of barbecue pork on the go, making it an ideal choice for quick and flavorful meals.
Recipe Ingredients
- Pork Tenderloin: Cooked with onion peppercorn garlic or a flavor of your choice.
- BBQ Sauce: Any brand that you have in stock or that you prefer
- Hawaiian Rolls: Hawaiian rolls are a great base for your sliders.
- Oil: To allow you to saute the meat.
- Water: to pressure cook your tenderloin meat
How To Make Tenderloin Sliders Using the Instant Pot?
Step One: Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the tenderloin with some oil. Add onion, peppercorns and garlic. Seat all sides of the tenderloin.
Step Two: Remove tenderloin and add 1/2 cup of water to deglaze the Instant Pot. Add remaining water and trivet. Replace tenderloin on the trivet.
Step Three: Cook the tenderloin on high pressure for 4 minutes. Manually release pressure and check the temperature of the center to ensure tenderloin is at least 140°. Remove tenderloin and slice thin.
Step Four: Place 4-6 slices of pork on the buns and top with BBQ sauce. You may also add coleslaw for that extra bite and crunch.
Be Sure To Deglaze Your Pot
- Deglaze Your Pot: It’s important to deglaze the Instant Pot after you Saute food to prevent food particles from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add a little liquid and scrape the bottom of the pot clear. This keeps the flavor in the pot but prevents the meal from getting the Burn Notice.
Substitutions
- Herb Medley: Replace onion and garlic with a blend of dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and oregano. This mix can add a robust and aromatic flavor to your tenderloin.
- Citrus Zest and Pepper: Use lemon or orange zest along with black pepper to create a zesty and slightly tangy profile. This combination can provide a fresh and lively taste to your tenderloin.
- Smoked Paprika and Cumin: Combine smoked paprika and ground cumin for a smoky and earthy alternative. This duo can infuse a unique and flavorful twist to your pork tenderloin.
Variations
- Sweet Teriyaki Twist: Marinate pork in teriyaki and pineapple. Stack on rolls with teriyaki mayo, a pineapple slice, and lettuce.
- Sizzling Sriracha Delight: Spice up pork with paprika and cumin. Top rolls with sriracha mayo, cooked pork, jalapeños, and arugula.
- Brie and Apple Elegance: Season pork with thyme and rosemary. Slide onto rolls with Dijon, caramelized apples, and brie.
Storage & Reheating Suggestions
- Fridge: Refrigerate leftover pork tenderloin sliders in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze individually wrapped sliders in plastic wrap for up to 1-2 months.
- Reheat: From the freezer, thaw sliders in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven (15-20 minutes) or use a microwave with a damp paper towel until warmed. Check pork’s internal temperature, aiming for 145°F (63°C).
What To Serve With Pork Sliders?
This tenderloin recipe is perfect for a party and if you’re having friends over, you might also want to plan on serving some other dishes. For example, I’d suggest serving this with Coleslaw and French Fries or Macaroni Cheese.
- Macaroni Pasta Salad – A Creamy, Crunchy and Delicious Salad for Your Summer Party
- 5 Ingredient Coleslaw – A quick coleslaw recipe with great crunch.
- Classic French Fries Recipe – Baked french fries are so easy to make and they taste great!
- Best Mashed Potato Recipe – We have a great instant pot mash potato recipe here!
- Instant Pot Corn On The Cob – What’s a barbecue without corn on the cob? This recipes uses the best ingredients for buttery and tasty corn on the cob.
What Drinks Go Well With Tenderloin Sliders?
There are so many options for drinks, but here are our most popular recipes:
- Raspberry Limeade Recipe – This raspberry limeade is the perfect drink for your summer barbecues.
- Lemonade Recipe – This lemonade recipe is delicious and easy to make.
- Spiced Cherry Tea Recipe – If you have some cherries on your tree then this is a great way of using them up!
- Watermelon Mint Juice Recipe – Delicious drink made with watermelon, lime and mint leaves. Refreshing and healthy!
FAQ’S
Should I Use A Natural Or Quick Release For Pork Tenderloin In The Instant Pot?
A quick release is often recommended to ensure the meat remains tender and moist.
Do I Need To Rest Pork Tenderloin After Cooking In The Instant Pot?
It’s advisable to let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist.
What Size Instant Pot Is Best For Cooking Pork Tenderloin?
A 6-quart Instant Pot is commonly used for cooking pork tenderloin, providing sufficient space for the meat and liquid.
What Is The Difference Between A Slider And A Hamburger?
A slider is a mini burger, they are made from the same ingredients but they look different. The difference comes in with presentation too.
A slider is often presented on a smaller cupcake style bun whilst a regular burger will be served on a larger bun. A tenderloin slider is a mini version of a tenderloin burger. Sliders can be made from beef, lamb, chicken and pork and often have different toppings served with them.
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork Tenderloin
- 1/2 cup Bbq Sauce
- 6 Hawaiian Rolls
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 Onion Diced
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Garlic
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the tenderloin with some oil. Add onion, peppercorns and garlic. Seat all sides of the tenderloin.
- Remove tenderloin and add 1/2 cup of water to deglaze the instant pot. Add remaining water and trivet. Replace tenderloin on the trivet.
- Cook the tenderloin on high pressure for 4 minutes. Manually release pressure and check the temperature of the center to ensure tenderloin is at least 140° Remove tenderloin and slice thin.
- Place 4-6 slices of pork on the buns and top with bbq sauce. You may also add coleslaw for that extra bite and crunch.
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