Instant Pot Pork Chops

Bone-in pork chops are rubbed with spices and seasonings, quickly seared for a golden crust, then pressure cooked for 7 minutes in this instant pot pork chops recipe. You’ll have tender and juicy chops right at your fingertips in hardly any time at all!

Why this recipe works

Instant pot pork chops are a quick and easy meal that’s made entirely in the pressure cooker. Rub your chops with a simple mixture of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic salt, onion powder, and brown sugar to sear into a golden, caramelized crust with loads of flavor. Finish them off in the instant pot for 7 minutes on high pressure and naturally release to allow them to soak up as much moisture as possible.

With all the different ways to cook up a mean pork chop available, it’s hard to choose the “best” method. With baked pork chops, air fryer pork chops, and even sous vide pork chops, the method in which you cook them comes down to pure preference. We’re all on the hunt for juicy chops, and it simply depends on which method is most convenient for you!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

PORK – This recipe is for bone-in pork chops and the time will likely vary if you use boneless. Boneless chops will cook quicker as opposed to bone-in, as they are typically leaner. Cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.

How to Make Instant Pot Pork Chops

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1. In a medium bowl, mix together onion powder, garlic salt, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and olive oil.
2. Using gloved hands, rub pork chops all over with the oil and spice mixture.
3. Turn Instant Pot to saute function and add butter. When butter has melted, place 2 chops in the Instant Pot and brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Remove and repeat for the other two chops.
4. Remove chops and add soy sauce, liquid smoke, and chicken broth. Whisk to combine and loosen any brown bits.
5. Place rack in Instant Pot and arrange browned pork chops on the rack.
6. Close lid and set knob to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes ands a natural release (12-15 minutes).

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Pork chops reheat the best in the oven. Place the chops in a baking dish with a splash of broth or water, cover with aluminum foil, and reheat in a 350 degree F oven. Adding some moisture to the pork chops in the baking dish will help prevent them from drying out when reheating.

Though technically you can use frozen pork chops in the instant pot, I would recommend thawing them before beginning this recipe. Otherwise, the spices and seasonings won’t cling on to the frozen meat and will slide right off. Cooking chops from frozen in the pressure cooker will add on about double the amount of time it would take to use thawed chops.

Serving Suggestions

Pair instant pot pork chops with roasted or steamed vegetables like carrots, broccoli, green beans, and potatoes. A crisp leafy dinner salad is always a nice addition as well as creamy baked macaroni and cheese.

More Pork Chop Recipes

• Fried Pork Chops
• Grilled Pork Chops
• Baked Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Pork Chops
• Sous Vide Pork Chops
• Pork Chops al Pastor on the Grill

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