Garlic-studded Pork Loin with Vegetables

== Description ==
Contributed by PressureCookerRecipes Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Makes 4 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 (2-pound( boneless pork loin top roast, well trimmed
* 4 to 6 small cloves garlic
* salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 cups water
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 medium onion, quartered
* 3 carrots, 1-inch diameter, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 3 medium russet potatoes, cut into quarters
* 3 tablespoons butter
== Directions ==
# Cut 1½-inch-deep slits into the top of the loin with a paring knife.
# Cut one hole about every inch, depending upon your preference for garlic.
# Insert a garlic clove into each hole and push completely into the meat.
# Season loin with salt and pepper, adding a little pinch in the garlic holes as well.
# In 6- or 8-quart Presto™ pressure cooker, brown meat in vegetable oil over medium high heat.
# Brown on all sides.
# Drain off excess oil.
# Pour water in cooker (make sure cooker has cooled down and is not excessively hot).
# Add bay leaf.
# Place browned meat on cooking rack.
# Be sure that the meat doesn't exceed the ⅔ full marking in the cooker.
# Close pressure cooker cover securely.
# Place regulator on vent pipe and cook 30 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
# Quick cool the cooker and remove meat.
# Place the vegetables and potatoes on rack.
# Return meat on top of vegetables, making sure it does not extend beyond the ⅔ full marking.
# Add butter.
# Close pressure cooker cover securely.
# Place regulator on vent pipe and cook an-other 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
# Quick cool the cooker.
# Remove meat and vegetables.
# Allow meat to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
# The remaining cooking liquid makes a great sauce, either as is or lightly thickened.
Category:Pressure cooker Recipes
Category:Pork loin Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
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Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Russet potato Recipes