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Instant Pot Pork Chops and Gravy

These delicious Instant Pot Pork Chops are cooked in the Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker and covered in a tangy delicious gravy that is full of flavor. These pork chops are the perfect one pot weeknight meal. 

instant pot pork chop on the plate with rice and salad

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This pork chop recipe has been a family favorite for years. But initially, I made it in the oven and it called for my pork chops to be marinated overnight and a 1 hour bake in the oven. That’s great for me on Sundays but for weeknights, that just wasn’t going to happen.

So I modified this family favorite recipe to my Instant Pot and I love it even more. Same great flavor, but less time and effort. 

instant pot pork chop on fork

Can you cook pork chops in a pressure cooker?

This was my first question I had when trying to convert this recipe. I had done my research initially, googling the above question but found mixed results among recipes. I realized a few things:

  1. Thick cut pork chops cooked better in the Instant Pot. Thin chops tended to overcook and become dry or rubbery. I always use thick cut boneless pork chops for this recipe. For thinner chops, reduce the cook time.
  2. Speaking of cook time, I found that an 8 minute pressure cooktime, 10 minute natural release for the perfect thick boneless pork chops. I initially tried a 10 minute cook time, and my pork chops were dry and overcooked. If you cook the meat too long, you risk having overcooked pork chops. I found 8 minutes was long enough for the pork chops to fully cook and stay moist.
  3. A 10 minute natural release worked best. A quick release is a no-no when cooking most meats in the instant pot. I let the pressure cooker naturally release for 10 minutes, then I release the remaining pressure. 

How to make this pork chop recipe in your Instant Pot?

First, wash and dry your thick cut pork chops. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Press Sauté and select the “More” setting on your Instant Pot and wait for the display to say “Hot.” Then add your oil, then your chops. Sear over high heat for about 3 minutes each side, until browned.

seared pork chops in the instant pot

Once pork chops are seared, remove them and set aside. Then add butter to the Instant Pot and allow it to melt. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic and stir with a wooden spoon until the onions and peppers have softened, about 2-3 minutes. 

peppers, onions, and garlic in instant pot

Add chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the Instant Pot, ensuring that all the brown bits have been removed from the bottom. Then stir in thyme, hot sauce, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Place pork chops back in Instant Pot on top of the liquid.

pork chops in instant pot insert before pressure cooking

Press “Cancel” on Instant Pot and cover with Instant Pot Pressure Cooker cover. Make sure the valve on the top of the Instant Pot is set to “Sealing.” Then cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. After the cooktime, allow the pressure cooker to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.

Once all the pressure is released, open lid and remove cooked pork chops.

instant pot pork chops in the instant pot with gravy

Press”Cancel” on the Instant Pot and then select sauté. In a seperate bowl, whisk 2 Tbsp corn starch and 2 Tbsp water to create a corn starch slurry. Once the liquid in the instant Pot begins to bubble, add in your corn starch slurry to thicken the sauce. Allow it to boil for about one minute more. Press “Cancel” on your Instant Pot.

Serve pork chops covered with gravy. These are perfect with rice and vegetables. Enjoy 🙂

Looking for more Instant Pot dinner recipes? Try these:

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Instant Pot Chicken and Yellow Rice

Pressure Cooker Shrimp Paella

Instant Pot Copycat Rice a Roni

Pressure Cooker Salmon with Creamy Parmesan Herb Sauce

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4.94 from 15 votes

Instant Pot Pork Chops with Gravy

Thick cut pork chops seared, pressure cooked, and smothered in a delicious gravy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot pork chops
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Time to reach pressure and natural Release 20 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 374kcal
Author Tanya

Ingredients

  • 4 thick cut pork chops
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoon oil
  • 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Steak Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Press the “Sauté” button, ensuring that it is set to “More.” Once the display says “Hot,” add the olive oil.
  • Add seasoned pork chops and cook for about 3 minutes each side or until the sides are slightly browned. Remove from Instant Pot and set aside.
  • Add butter to Instant Pot and allow to melt. Add onion and bell peppers and stir. Add garlic and continue to stir until onions have softened, about two minutes.
  • Deglaze by pouring chicken broth into the pot and stirring with a wooden spoon, making sure to get all bits and pieces from the bottom of the pot.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, hot sauce, ketchup, and thyme and stir.
  • Add pork chops back into the pot, laying them on top of the liquid.
  • Place the lid on the pot and set the valve to sealing. Press "Cancel" and then press "Pressure Cook" (or Manual) and set cooking time for 8 minutes on High Pressure.
  • Once timer is done, allow the Instant Pot to natural release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure from the pot and remove the lid.
  • Press Cancel on the Instant Pot and remove the pork chops. Press “Sauté” on the Instant Pot and bring liquid to slight boil. In a separate bowl, create a thickener by whisking together 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 2 Tbsp water. Pour it into the liquid in the Instant Pot while stirring. Stir until thickened, about one minute.
  • Pour the gravy over the pork chops and Enjoy 🙂

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Notes

This recipe was created in a 6 Qt Instant pot DUO.
I will sometimes add an additional 1/2 tsp salt to the gravy after it's done pressure cooking. The amount of salt in the recipe will depend on the saltiness of the chicken broth you use.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 902mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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4.94 from 15 votes (2 ratings without comment)
Recipe Rating




Linda Lorenzo

Wednesday 26th of July 2023

This was so good. I was wary of making this as I thought the combination of the 4 condiments weird, glad I read the comments. Will definitely make this again.

Tanya

Thursday 27th of July 2023

Thanks Linda! So happy you liked the recipe :)

KHRISTYE ALLEN

Sunday 2nd of January 2022

Made it and my husband loved it!

Christine Thurtell

Wednesday 10th of November 2021

This recipe was fast and easy!! Husband, who doesn't like or eat gravy, said it was very good. I agree! Definitely will make this recipe again.

Cherie

Saturday 30th of October 2021

When you say THICK what size are you talking about? I repeatedly have trouble with tough chops so I'd like to try again. Sounds like I'm cooking them too long Thanks

Tanya

Sunday 31st of October 2021

These were about 1-inch thickness.

Ellen

Friday 24th of July 2020

Made this yesterday just as the recipe says and it was DELICIOUS!!! My husband went nuts over it and that's HUGE. It has to be great for him to even comment. Checking out your other recipes today. (:

Tanya

Saturday 25th of July 2020

Thank you so much Ellen :)