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Looking for the easiest way to cook juicy pork chops? My recipe for Instant Pot Pork Chops is the solution! These tender, delicious pork chops are ready in under 30 minutes. Quick, simple, and so tasty!
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Everyone in my family loves pork chops, so I love coming up with new pork chop recipes to share with them. This recipe for pork chops in the Instant Pot is a family favorite that's super easy to make!
These quick and easy pressure cooker pork chops are a mess-free dinner you can have on the table in 30 minutes or less. They come out perfectly juicy and tender every time, with such great flavor.
I'm excited to show you how to cook pork chops in the Instant Pot! Let's get started!
Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Pork Chops
| Ingredient | Notes & Substitutions |
|---|---|
| Boneless Pork Chops | I'm using 1-inch thick boneless pork chops. You can also use bone-in pork chops. Adjust the cooking time according to how thick the pork chops are. |
| Butter | Unsalted or salted butter both work. If you're using salted butter, add less salt to the seasoning. |
| Chicken Broth | Best for its flavor, but you can use other broths as well. I like to use homemade ham broth or homemade chicken bone broth if I have it on hand. |
| Worcestershire Sauce | If you don't have Worcestershire sauce on hand, you could also try using soy sauce. |
| Cornstarch | This is used to thicken the natural gravy the pork chops makes in the Instant Pot. |
| Water | You don't want to add food to the Instant Pot without using liquid, or it will burn. |
| Paprika | I'm using regular paprika. Other varieties of paprika will affect the taste of the seasoning, so that's something to keep in mind! |
| Onion Powder | If it's all you have, you can also use onion flakes. |
| Garlic Powder | Similarly to the onion powder, if you only have dried minced garlic, you can use that instead. |
| Sea Salt | Maldon Sea Salt Flakes are my personal choice, but I also love Himalayan sea salt. As an alternative, you can use kosher salt. |
| Crushed Red Pepper | For a kick of spice! If you don't want any spice, leave this out. |
| Black Pepper | Freshly cracked works best if you have it. |
| Brown Sugar | Light or dark brown sugar both work. Dark brown sugar has a slightly more molasses taste than light. |
How to Cook Pork Chops in the Instant Pot
- 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!
Isabel's Top Tips for Pressure Cooking 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!
- Make sure to adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of your pork chops.
- All Instant Pot models vary, especially if yours is a different size than mine (7-quart). Keep this in mind when cooking pork chops and use a meat thermometer as necessary to measure the internal temp of the chops.
- The drippings left over in the Instant Pot make the most amazing gravy. I've included instructions for making pork chop gravy in this recipe, and definitely recommend it.
Top Reviews
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! - Lori
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. - Lynda
Awesome recipe! My son and myself love it and he is picky. All in all, have fun with this recipe. It won't disappoint! - Marc
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FAQ
Yes, you can! Follow these tips to avoid overcooking Instant Pot pork chops:
- 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.
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.
Yes, just add 2 extra minutes of cook time. Reverse sear by searing the pork chops in the Instant Pot on saute mode after cooking them rather than before.
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.
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What to Serve with Pork Chops
Instant Pot Pork Chops
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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.
Hannah says
Do you pressure cook on high? How long would you cook thinner boneless porkchops? Thank you!!
Em Beitel says
Hi Hannah! Yes, pressure cook on high! For thinner chops, it depends on how thin they are, but for example, for half-inch boneless pork chops I would do about 4 minutes instead of 7 (leave the rest of the instructions the same). The internal temp should read 145°F when they're done. Thank you for your question!
Hannah says
Thank you!! Also when searing, do you do high heat, med. high, or medium? Making this tomorrow. 😊
Julie says
Super easy and the pork chops were AMAZING! The whole family loved it. Even my 4 year old!!
Em Beitel says
This is so awesome to hear, Julie! We're so glad everyone loved it! Have you tried our smothered pork chops yet? They're really easy too and the sauce is incredible. Thanks for your comment!
Tracey C says
Does anything change if I double the recipe?
Em Beitel says
Hi Tracey! If you're doubling the recipe, I would recommend cooking it in batches of 4 chops at a time. The pork chops wouldn't cook correctly if you overlapped them. If you have a large Instant Pot you might be able to fit 1-2 more pork chops in there, but definitely don't overcrowd the IP. Other than that, no changes.
Rhonda says
Pork chops were delicious, very tender, although I thought the sauce would be a little sweet like sweet and spicy but it wasn’t, just wondering what the purpose of the brown sugar is and if it can just be left out? Thank you, will definitely make again. Oh for someone else’s question of doubling the recipe, I seared 4 at a time, but cooked 8 in my instant pot, 3 were kind of on top and it still came out perfect.
Em Beitel says
Hi Rhonda! I personally like the flavor and crust the brown sugar adds to the pork chops, but if you find it didn't add anything for you, you could leave it out if you prefer. And thank you for the note about doubling!
B says
Made this tonight. Great flavor but I would omit the crushed pepper flakes. I used 1/2 of what the recipe calls for, but it was still overpowering and too hot for my liking.
Isabel Laessig says
B, I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed the flavor regardless. I hope you love it even more with less spice!
Sandy Ziegler says
Me too, they were very tender and the flavor was good but a little too hot. Next time I'm going to cut back on the pepper flakes.
Sarah says
My 10 year old asked for seconds. He’s NEVER asked for seconds before! Quick, easy and delicious. Thank you!
Isabel Laessig says
Sarah, that is wonderful to hear and I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for your comment!
Janice says
Could you add potatoes and carrots at same time you cook the chops?
Thank you
Janice
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Janice! Although I have yet to try this myself, this should work out just fine. I would follow the steps to sear the pork chops as normal, then add the potatoes and carrots to the pot and place the pork chops on top of them. Make sure to use small potatoes cut in half, like golden potatoes, and I would use about 1 cup each for the potatoes and the carrots. To begin with I recommend keeping the timing the same as long as you naturally release the pressure as instructed. Make sure to use a meat thermometer if you aren't totally sure about the doneness. Please let me know how they turn out, and enjoy!
PENELOPE C MACKENZIE says
Loved this recipe- first time using Instantpot. I added carrots, potatoes and onions.
Isabel Laessig says
So glad you enjoyed it, Penelope! Thank you for your lovely comment!
JK says
For our taste... reduce the salt measurably, & a fraction of the chili pepper flakes. We added extra broth, still too salty and hot. I thought with the brown sugar would be a touch more like an Asian recipe... sweeter. With those modifications I think we would really enjoy
We adore your Hungarian mushroom soup.
Isabel Laessig says
Thank you for your comment! So glad you enjoy the soup. That's one of my favorites as well.
E Marie Ramczyk says
can I put the potatoes in a basket on top of the chops?
Isabel Laessig says
If you want to cook them separately but at the same time, I would recommend cooking them similarly to how I make my Instant Pot Turkey Breast (link), with the potatoes at the bottom submerged in liquid and the pork chops on a trivet over top. I have yet to try this for myself, but this is how I would do it. That said, you don't want to overcook the pork, so I would be mindful of the differences in time.
Connie says
This was delicious!!
Isabel Laessig says
So glad you enjoyed it, Connie! Thank you so much!
Melisda says
Very good recipe, but the spices are way TOO much. I wasted so much spice and I had extra pork chops. I saved the recipe, but changed tablespoons to teaspoons in the spice mix. Will use again.
Isabel Laessig says
I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe, and I hope you enjoy it even more the next time!