Instant Pot Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
146 reviews
Excellent
-
Total Time
40 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
470 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
-
Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Pork Chops
Report
Instant Pot Pork Chops feature well-marbled, bone-in pork loin chops seared to develop a browned crust before cooking with cremini mushrooms, onions, garlic, and herbs in a flavorful chicken stock and soy sauce broth. The process tenderizes the meat and builds rich, savory taste enhanced by a finishing touch of flour and heavy cream for a velvety sauce. This method yields juicy chops balanced with earthy mushroom notes and a creamy texture from the sauce, all crafted conveniently in the Instant Pot for efficient preparation.
Description
Instant Pot Pork Chops begin with tenderizing and seasoning thick-cut, bone-in pork loin center chops to maximize flavor and texture. The chops are browned in butter directly in the Instant Pot to develop a Maillard crust, locking in juices. After browning, sliced cremini mushrooms are sautéed to intensify their earthiness. The chops return to the pot along with chicken stock, soy sauce, sliced onions, minced garlic, and dried thyme and rosemary, creating a fragrant broth. The pressure cooking combines these elements, tenderizing the pork and melding flavors. Once cooked, the sauce is thickened with flour and enriched with heavy cream, giving a smooth, creamy finish that complements the tender pork and mushrooms. This dish is suited for a hearty main course that pairs well with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Alongside the method, the recipe notes encourage rating the recipe after trying it, suggesting confidence in the result. The approach emphasizes layering flavors and using the Instant Pot to simplify cooking while maintaining depth.
Share:
Ingredients
- 4 (2lbs) pork loin center chop 1.25” inch thick recommended, bone-in, well-marbled
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter unsalted
- 8 - 12 (253g) cremini mushrooms , sliced
- ¾ cup (188ml) chicken stock unsalted
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce regular
- 1 (215g) onion sliced, medium
- 4 (16g) garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon (0.7g) thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon (0.9g) rosemary dried
- kosher salt
- black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons (20g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (125ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Tenderize Pork Chops: Use back-end of a heavy knife or meat tenderizer to pound both sides of pork chops (make criss-cross patterns as shown in photo). Pat dry pork chops with paper towels. Season one side of pork chops with salt & black pepper just before you place them in Instant Pot.
- Brown Pork Chops in Instant Pot: Press "Saute" button to heat up your Instant Pot using "Sauté Normal" function. Wait until it says "HOT" (~8 mins). *Pro Tip: Ensure Instant Pot is as hot as it can be in order to induce a Maillard reaction. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28g) in Instant Pot. Ensure the whole bottom is coated with butter. Place 2 pork chops in Instant Pot with seasoned side facing down. Brown for roughly 2 minutes per side. Lightly season the other side with salt & black pepper. Set aside the browned pork chops, then repeat browning step for the other 2 pork chops.
- Optional Flavor-Enhancing Step - Saute Mushrooms: Add in sliced mushrooms, saute until all mushrooms’ moisture have evaporated (~8 mins). *Pro Tip: The mushrooms’ edges should be slightly crisped & browned.
- Saute Garlic and Onion: Add in one more tablespoon of unsalted butter if necessary. Add in sliced onions, minced garlic, ½ tsp (0.7g) dried thyme, and ½ tsp (0.9g) dried rosemary. If you’ve skipped the optional mushroom step, add the mushrooms here. Saute for another 2 minutes.
- Deglaze: Pour in ¾ cup (188ml) unsalted chicken stock, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.
- Pressure Cook Pork Chops: Add in 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce. Give it a quick mix. *Note: We're adding the second tablespoon of soy sauce after pressure cooking. Place the 4 browned pork chops and meat juice back in Instant Pot. *Pro Tip: Make sure the pork chops are partially soaked in the cooking liquid. Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 0 (zero) minute + 8 minutes Natural Release. *Pro Tip: Yes, you can set the Instant Pot to "0 (zero)" minute with the + and - buttons. It will start natural releasing as soon as it reaches high pressure. Carefully open the lid.
- Make Mushroom Sauce: While the Instant Pot is natural releasing, mix exactly 2 tbsp (20g) all-purpose flour with ½ cup (125ml) heavy cream. Set aside pork chops. Bring the content to a simmering with "Saute" function. Mix heavy cream mixture into the mushroom sauce in Instant Pot one third at a time until desired thickness.
- Season & Serve: Taste and season the mushroom sauce with 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce. *Note: Use less or more soy sauce accordingly. Place pork chops in Instant Pot. Then you're ready to serve these deliciously juicy tender Pork Chops. Enjoy~
Equipments used:
Notes
- Use 1.25-inch thick bone-in pork loin chops for best results and optimal juiciness.
- Pat pork chops dry and tenderize with criss-cross patterns before seasoning to improve texture and flavor absorption.
- Browning the meat in butter over high heat in the Instant Pot is essential to develop a rich crust and deepen flavor.
- After cooking, thicken the sauce with flour and finish with heavy cream for a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Serve with starches or vegetables that can absorb the flavorful mushroom and herb sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
380mg
(16%)
Potassium
1259mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
219IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1259mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 219IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
146 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
