Instant Pot Pork Chops cook up deliciously tender and juicy in your electric pressure cooker, and they’re finished off with an irresistible gravy. Serve them with a side of mashed potatoes or rice and dig in!
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My game plan for making instant pot pork chops extra yummy & flavorful?
Season them well from the get go!
I like to rub them with brown sugar, paprika, onion powder and salt and pepper. Then I brown them on both sides using the SAUTE setting. The brown sugar caramelizes a bit as they cook and the paprika gives the pork chops that amazing color.
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This recipe is a family favorite! We do double the gravy recipe if we add more pork chops to ensure the pork chops remain tender, but every one of us drinks the gravy by the spoon full! Thank you for sharing, it’s in the menu at least twice a month no matter the season!
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Ingredients needed
- Pork Chops (boneless or bone in)
- Brown Sugar
- Paprika
- Onion Powder
- Butter
- Chicken Broth
- Cornstarch
- Salt & Pepper
How to make them
- Season the chops. Rub with a mixture of brown sugar, paprika, onion powder and salt & pepper.
- Brown the chops. Turn Instant Pot to SAUTE and add butter. Once melted, sear the pork chops, about 2-3 minutes on each side. If working with a smaller Instant Pot, you may need to work in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pot. Remove pork chops and set aside on a plate.
- Deglaze the pot. Add chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. This is important so that you don’t get a burn notice when cooking in the Instant Pot.
- Cook. Return pork chops to pot. Place lid on pot and set vent to seal. Cook on MANUAL high pressure for 8 minutes. When done, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure and remove the lid. Remove pork chops to a plate.
- Make the Gravy. Whisk together cornstarch and water. Add the cornstarch slurry to the juices in the pot and using the SAUTE mode, cook, whisking constantly, until the gravy thickens.
How long to cook pork chops in the instant pot
- Boneless Pork Chops – 8 Minutes
- Bone-In Pork Chops – 10 Minutes
- Frozen Pork Chops – 13 Minutes (skip saute step)
Note: The cook time does not include the time it will take for the pressure to build and release in the Instant Pot. It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure to build, and then you will want the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure. That will add 20 minutes to the total time.
FAQs
You can definitely cook frozen pork chops in the Instant Pot! You will want to skip the saute step, and add about 5 minutes to the pressure cooking time. Also note, that it will take longer for the pressure to build in the Instant Pot, about 15 minutes vs. 10 minutes.
Pork chops can become tough in the Instant Pot if you don’t allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure. So, be sure to keep an eye on that.
What to serve with them
- More → 45+ Side Dishes for Pork Chops
Erin’s wine pairings
- Pork pairs awesomely with Pinot Noir. It’s a light bodied red that doesn’t overpower the flavors and the bright acidity is a nice match for the slight fattiness in the pork.
- Rose is another great match for these pork chops. It’s bright acidity pairs so well with the brown sugar rub on these pork chops.
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Full Recipe
Instant Pot Pork Chops and Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (boneless or bone-in, 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Mix spices and brown sugar and rub into both sides of pork chops.
- Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and add butter. Once hot, add pork and brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops and set aside. Press CANCEL.
- Add chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return pork chops to the pot.
- Place lid on pot and set vent to seal. Cook on MANUAL high pressure for 8 minutes. When done, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure and remove the lid. Hit CANCEL.
- Remove the pork chops to a plate.
- In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water. Turn the instant pot on to SAUTE and add the cornstarch mixture. Whisk constantly until gravy has thickened. Season gravy with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve pork chops with gravy on the side. Enjoy!
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This post was originally published in 2020. It was updated in 2024 to add new information. The pressure cooker pork chops recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
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