This week we’re making a shortcut pork tenderloin two ways — an air fryer pork tenderloin and an Instant Pot pork tenderloin — giving you fast, reliable options for a flavorful dinner that’s perfect for small households. To complete the meal, I’m sharing my small‑batch coleslaw and downsized potato salad, two easy summer sides that deliver classic cookout flavor without oversized portions. If you’re searching for easy summer meals, quick pork tenderloin recipes, or small‑batch cookout sides for a barbecue, these recipes are simple, practical, and designed for smaller gatherings.
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Here are the recipes!
Small Batch Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 c Chopped Potatoes
- ¼ c Mayo
- 1 Hard boiled Egg
- 1 t Mustard
- 2 T Diced Onion
- 1 T Relish
- 1 T Rice Vinegar White Vinegar will also work
- 1/8 t Paprika
- 1/8 t Pepper
- 1/8 t Salt
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender
- While the potatoes are boiling create your potato salad dressing
- In a bowl combine the egg yolks, the relish, mayo, mustard, salt ,pepper, paprika, onion and the vinegar
- Stir and smooth the egg yolks until everything is combined
- Dice the egg white and add to the dressing mixture
- Once the potatoes are fork tender add them to the bowl with the dressing and stir until the potatoes are coated.
- Enjoy!
The cole slaw recipe is from Chick Fil A. You can find that recipe here: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/stories/recipes/chick-fil-a-coleslaw
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- Pork Loin
- BBQ Seasoning
- 1 Onion Sliced
- 1 c Water or Broth
- 1/4 t Optional Liquid Smoke
- BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Coat pork tenderloin with BBQ Seasoning
- If you would like to sear the pork tenderloin, sauté using the sauté function
- Place sliced onion in the instant pot, and add the liquid smoke if using.
- Add water
- Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes
- Allow to naturally release for 10 minutes
- Coat with barbecue sauce and Enjoy!
Notes
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- Pork Tenderloin
- BBQ Seasoning
- BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Coat the pork tenderloin with BBQ Seasoning
- Air fry at 375 for 10 minutes
- Flip the tenderloin over and lower the air fryer temperature to 350 and air fry for another 10 minutes
- Once the tenderloin is cooked fully coat the tenderloin with the BBQ sauce and let the tenderloin rest.
- Slice and Enjoy!
BBQ Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 T Salt
- 1 T Pepper
- 1 T Smoked Paprika or Chipotle
- 2 T Brown Sugar
- 1-1/2 t Garlic Powder and Onion Powder
- 1/2 t Thyme
Instructions
- Combine all seasonings and store in an airtight container.
You can find my how to cook a hard boiled egg instructions for the rice cooker here: https://staceyssimplemeals.com/5-easy-rice-cooker-breakfasts-for-one-or-two/ and the air fryer here: https://youtu.be/p3wCYFvoK8g
Let me know if you make this meal friend, you are going to love this small sized BBQ dinner.
Have a fabulous week!
