Instant Pot Ranch Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
13 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 pork chops
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Calories
389 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Ranch Pork Chops
Description
This recipe starts by coating boneless, one-inch thick pork chops with ranch seasoning before searing them in a mixture of olive oil and butter using the Instant Pot's saute function. After a brown crust forms on the chops, they are removed and set aside while garlic is sauteed briefly to develop flavor. Chicken broth is deglazed in the pot to lift browned bits, then the pork chops are returned to cook under high pressure for seven minutes followed by a natural pressure release.
The chops cook quickly under pressure, retaining moisture and tenderness. Once removed, a creamy ranch sauce is made by combining heavy cream and ranch seasoning in the pot, simmered to thicken and absorb the savory flavors left behind. Chopped fresh dill is used as a garnish to add a herbal brightness.
This method yields pork chops with a tender interior coated in a smooth, flavorful ranch sauce that can be served with vegetables, potatoes, or rice. The use of ranch seasoning throughout provides a consistent savory herb mixture that permeates the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 pork chops 1-inch thick, boneless
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix or to taste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
Ranch Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream or Half & Half
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
Garnish:
- dill fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Rub 2 teaspoons of ranch seasoning mix on the pork chops on all sides.
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute, and add olive oil and butter, stir to melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted and the pork chops, 2 at a time or 3, and sear well on each side, for about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove pork chops from Instant Pot and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and saute stirring for 30 seconds.
- Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape well the bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Pour in remaining chicken broth and add pork chops to the pot.
- Seal the lid, make sure the valve is pointed to Sealing and cook at HIGH PRESSURE for 7 minutes.
- Do a Natural Pressure Release for 10 minutes. Release manually the remaining pressure.
- Pork Chops are done when internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. If not done continue to cook on Saute.
- Open the lid and remove pork chops to a plate, cover with foil to keep them covered.
- Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” and bring remaining mixture to a simmer, whisk in heavy cream and Ranch Seasoning Mix. Taste and adjust.
- Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce has slightly thickened.
- Add back the pork chops and simmer for 1 minute, or until heated through.
- Garnish with dill and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4pork chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 969mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 281IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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