5 from 12 votes
Instant Pot Boneless Pork Chops
This Instant Pot Boneless Pork Chops recipe uses a flavorful seasoning blend and an optional brining step to produce tender, well-seasoned chops cooked quickly using pressure cooking. The chops are seared first to develop a browned crust before pressure cooking with liquid, resulting in juicy pork with balanced seasoning.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
326 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pork chop 1-inch thick, boneless, 6 ounce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (depending on brine usage)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup water (or chicken broth)
Instructions
- (OPTIONAL) Whisk 1/4 cup of kosher salt into a bowl with 4 cups of warm water, until the salt has mostly dissolved. Allow the water to cool a bit, then pour the brine over the pork chops in a shallow baking dish. Allow the pork to brine for 30 minutes to 2 hours before cooking, being sure to rinse and dry the chops before continuing the recipe.
- In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika and black pepper. Mix well. Sprinkle the pork chops on both sides with the seasoning blend and set aside.
- Press the SAUTE button on an Instant Pot. Add the butter and olive oil and allow it to heat, then sear the pork chops in batches for 2 minutes per side. Press CANCEL and remove the pork chops from the inner pot.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the pot and scrape up any browned bits left behind, then return the pork chops to the pot. Secure and sealed the lid, then pressure cook on MANUAL HIGH for 5 minutes.
- When the time is up, allow a 5 minute natural pressure release, then release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid and serve the chops with the pot juices, as desired.
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Notes
- Brining pork chops is optional but helps retain moisture and tenderness.
- Leftover pork chops store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat before eating.
- You can freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 1 month; thaw and reheat prior to serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
110mg
(5%)
Potassium
663mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.