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Instant Pot Pork Chops with Apples
Channel the flavors of fall with this easy recipe for Instant Pot Pork Chops with Apples. Juicy pork chops with apples and a sweet but savory gravy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 Smithfield All Natural Bone-In Pork Chops
- 2 tablespoons salted butter divided
- salt & pepper for seasoning
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons water divided
- 4 Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced into 1-inch thick wedges
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 bundle of fresh thyme about 15 sprigs
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat the Instant Pot on "saute" mode. While the Instant Pot heats up. Season the Smithfield All Natural Bone-In Pork Chops with salt and black pepper on both sides. Place butter in Instant Pot then working in batches, begin to brown 2 pork chops at a time. About 2-minutes on each side. Remove and set on a plate, then repeat until all the pork chops are done browning.
- While the pork chops brown, peel and slice the apples. Place in a bowl of water to prevent browning until ready to use.
- Once the pork chops are done cooking, deglaze the Instant Pot with one cup of water until all the brown bits have been pulled up. (this will prevent the burn error from appearing during cooking). Then, drain the apples and add to the Instant Pot. Sprinkle the apple pie seasoning and brown sugar on top. Mix well, then place the pork chops on top of the apples, layering the pork chops one-by-one. Add the bundle of fresh thyme on top.
- Secure the lid to the Instant Pot, making sure the pressure valve is set to "sealing". Turn off the Instant Pot then turn back on and set to "meat" for 4 minutes. While the pork chops cook, make a cornstarch slurry with the two tablespoons water to one tablespoon cornstarch. Mix and set to the side.
- Once the Instant Pot is done cooking let it naturally rest for 4 minutes then carefully force pressure. Carefully, remove the bundle of thyme, followed by the pork chops to a plate. Using a slotted spoon remove the apples and set to the side for serving.
- Turn the Instant Pot off, then back on again to "saute" mode. Using a silicone spatula begin to stir the liquid. Then slowly add in the cornstarch slurry. Stir until thick. Then turn off the heat. Serve sweet but savory gravy on the side with the pork chops and apples.
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Notes
- This is the perfect recipe for anyone who thinks they don't like pork! Using the Instant Pot keeps them tender and juicy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.