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Instant Pot Smothered Pork Chops

This Instant Pot Smothered Pork Chops recipe just so delicious. We really, really love it. It comes together in about 30 minutes, but is impressive enough to serve to guests at a dinner party. This is one of the Loon's most favorite dishes that have come from the Instant Pot!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops 1 ½ - 2 inches thick
  • 1½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 8 oz. button or cremini mushrooms sliced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup Madeira wine could also use a dry white wine,
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chives snipped, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Season the chops all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Select SAUTE and adjust to MORE on the Instant Pot.
  3. Add the oil and heat until it shimmers.
  4. Add the chops and let them cook on one side until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  5. Flip the chops and brown on the other side for another 4 minutes.
  6. Transfer the chops to a plate and loosely tent with foil.
  7. Add the onion to the Instant Pot, stirring frequently, until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  8. Add the mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and the thyme, and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are soft and have released liquid, about 4 minutes.
  9. Add the wine and deglaze by scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
  10. Let the wine simmer until reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  11. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, and flour.
  12. Add to the Instant Pot and stir to combine with the onions and mushrooms.
  13. Transfer the chops to the Instant Pot and spoon some of the onion mixture over them.
  14. Lock the lid into place and select MEAT/STEW or PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL, and adjust the pressure to LOW and the time to 1 minute.
  15. After cooking, naturally release the pressure for 3 minutes, then QUICK RELEASE any remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
  16. Transfer the chops to a serving platter.
  17. Add the sour cream to the sauce and stir to combine.
  18. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper, if necessary.
  19. Spoon the sauce over the chops and sprinkle the chopped chives on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 995mg (41%) Potassium 163mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 995mg 41%
Potassium 163mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.