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Instant Pot Pork Chops are a total game-changer! Pressure cooking is one of the easiest ways to cook pork chops. They are so tender, delicious, and ready in just 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal!
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- Can You Overcook Pork Chops in the Instant Pot?
- Instant Pot Pork Chops FAQs
- Storing Pork Chop Leftovers
- How to Reheat Pork Chop Leftovers
- Pork Chops Recipes
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Pork Chops in Instant Pot
Pork chops are a frequent dinner for my household, so I love coming up with new pork chop recipes to share with my family. This recipe for pork chops in the Instant Pot is one of their favorites!
It's one of my favorites to make for them, too. Instead of dealing with splattered grease, you can put pork chops in the Instant Pot for a mess-free easy dinner! Plus, they're ready to eat in just 30 minutes, so they're perfect if you need dinner on the table quickly.
Instant Pot pork chops come out perfectly juicy and tender every time, with such great flavor. They go with just about every side dish, especially creamy mashed potatoes and green beans (the best!).
Made this tonight. It was a great hit! Very tender and tasty.
Elizabeth
Pressure Cooker Pork Chops Ingredients
- Boneless pork chops
- Butter
- Chicken broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
- Crushed red pepper
- Black pepper
- Brown sugar
Pork Chops in Pressure Cooker
- Pat pork chops dry and season generously with pork chop seasoning on all sides.
- Set Instant Pot to saute mode. Once hot, add in butter and allow to melt. Add in pork chops and brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes on each side.
- Remove pork chops and set them aside. Press cancel on your Instant Pot to stop the sauté feature.
- Add chicken broth to your pot, and using a wooden spoon deglaze the bits of pork from the bottom of the pot.
- Add in Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
- Place your pork chops back inside the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Pressure cook for 7 minutes. When 7 minutes is up, allow pressure to naturally release on its own, about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes quick release.
- Set pork chops aside to rest on a serving dish. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water and mix well. Add slurry into the remaining liquid inside your Instant Pot. Give a good mixing, and let thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Serve gravy over pork chops, and enjoy!
Pork Chop Instant Pot Tips
- Sear pork chops: Searing pork chops for a few minutes until golden prevents them from drying out while cooking. This helps lock in the moisture and keeps the pork chops juicy and tender!
- Bone-in pork chops: This recipe can also use bone-in pork chops. I recommend adding 2 minutes to the cooking time.
- Frozen pork chops: You won't be able to get a good sear on your pork chops first if you use frozen pork chops, but you can pressure cook them as you normally would. Add 2 minutes of extra cooking time.
Can You Overcook Pork Chops in the Instant Pot?
Yes, you can! Here are my best tips for never overcooking pork chops in the instant pot:
- Follow recommended cooking times closely.
- Use a quick-release method to stop cooking promptly.
- Check the thickness of the pork chops and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach a safe internal temperature without overcooking (145°F or 63°C).
- Always make sure you cook instant pot pork chops with a liquid.
Instant Pot Pork Chops FAQs
Pork chops take 7 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot and 10 minutes to naturally release pressure. This means you can have dinner ready on the table in under 30 minutes!
Searing your pork chops for a few minutes until golden prevents them from drying out while cooking. This helps lock in the moisture and keeps the pork chops juicy and tender.
Storing Pork Chop Leftovers
Instant Pot Pork Chop leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or, you can freeze them for up to 1 month in an airtight freezer-safe container. Make sure to label it with the date.
How to Reheat Pork Chop Leftovers
- Microwave: Reheat instant pot pork chops in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until cooking through, in 30-second intervals.
- Stove-top: Place your leftover instant pot pork chops in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until heated through about 5-10 minutes.
Pork Chops Recipes
- Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Grilled Pork Chops
- Honey Glazed Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops
Love pork chops? Me too! That's why I made this amazing Marinade for Pork Chops to use with all your favorite pork chop recipes. Try it out!
Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless pork chops - 1-inch thick
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon Water
Pork Chop Seasoning
- 3 tablespoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoon Garlic powder
- Sea salt - to taste
- 2 tablespoon Crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and season generously with pork chop seasoning on all sides.4 Boneless pork chops,3 tablespoon Paprika,2 tablespoon Onion powder,2 tablespoon Garlic powder,Sea salt,2 tablespoon Crushed red pepper,1 tablespoon Black pepper,¼ cup Brown sugar
- Set Instant Pot to saute mode. Once hot, add in butter and allow to melt. Once butter is melted, add in pork chops and brown on both sides, approximately 2 minutes on each side.4 Boneless pork chops,4 tablespoon Butter
- Remove pork chops and set them aside. Press cancel on your Instant Pot to stop the saute feature.
- Add chicken broth to your pot, and using a wooden spoon deglaze the bits of pork from the bottom of the pot.1 cup Chicken broth
- Add in Worcestershire sauce and mix well.1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Place your pork chops back inside the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Pressure cook for 7 minutes.4 Boneless pork chops
- When 7 minutes is up, allow pressure to naturally release on its own, about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes quick release. Set pork chops aside to rest on a serving dish.
- In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water and mix well. Add slurry into the remaining liquid inside your Instant Pot. Give a good mixing, and let thicken for about 5 minutes. Serve gravy over pork chops and enjoy!1 tablespoon Cornstarch,2 tablespoon Water
Notes
- Sear pork chops: Searing your pork chops for a few minutes until golden prevents them from drying out while cooking. This helps lock in the moisture and keeps the pork chops juicy and tender!
- Bone-in pork chops: You can use bone-in pork chops for this recipe as well. I recommend adding an additional 2 minutes to the cooking time.
- Frozen pork chops: You won't be able to get a good sear on your pork chops first, but you can pressure cook your pork chops as you normally would. Add 2 minutes of extra cooking time.
lynda says
I had only 2 pork chops so I halved the spices, fried some onion and thinly sliced a carrot. Realized I had leftover mashed potatoes and put that in a bowl (covered with aluminum foil) and had a lot of gravy for them 😋 Dinner was ready, and it wasn't a casserole.
Isabel Laessig says
Awesome! I am so happy you enjoyed it, Lynda! This sounds like it was a fantastic dinner.
Marc Matta says
Awesome recipe! My Sin and myself love it and he is picky. Not sure if 2 Tablespoons of crushed red pepper is necessary. I used 1 and it still has that zing. Although I used 1 Tablespoon of spicy Hungarian paprika and 2 regular Tablespoons of regular paprika. All in all, have fun with this recipe. It won't disappoint!
Isabel Laessig says
I'm so happy you enjoy it, Marc! Thank you so much for your comment and review!
Lori Leseur says
Best pork chops ever! I've never had good luck with pork chops. They always come out dry and tough. Finally! A recipe that works. Delicious sauce. I LOVE how each step includes the ingredients for that step so I don't have to keep scrolling up and down. Great idea! Thank you!
Isabel Laessig says
Lori, this made my day! I am so glad you enjoyed them - and glad to hear the ingredients listed under the steps helped!
Bonnie Maclachlan says
This recipe sounds absolutely delicious! I was wondering if there was an alternative to using the insta pot? I’d really love to make these. Thank you
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Bonnie! Absolutely. You can use the same ingredients, but prepare them following my recipe for pan-seared pork chops or any of my other pork chop recipes. Please enjoy!