Pork Loin Braised in Orange Juice

Author

NuWave

Servings

4

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 2-lb pork loin, trimmed
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 T butter
• 2 c freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ c water
• Parsley, rough chop (garnish)

Directions

1. Pat pork loin dry. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
2. Set pressure cooker to "sear", add oil, and press "start/stop". When hot, add butter. Place pork loin in and sear all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
3. Add orange juice, bay leaf, thyme, garlic, and water.
4. Close and lock lid, set pressure cooker to "meat/stew", adjust for 30 minutes, and press "start/stop".
5. When done, natural release for 15 minutes, then do a quick release to make sure all pressure is released before opening lid.
6. Carefully open lid and remove pork and place on serving platter. Top with parsley and serve.