Instant Pot Pork Chops

This Instant Pot Pork Chops recipe is destined to be one of your favorite dinners. Heavy cream, beef stock, and aromatic spices come together to make a creamy and delicious dish!

❤️ Why You'll Love It 

Hearty and easy to toss together, this recipe is one for the books. These bone-in pork chops are very well flavored, and once you taste them, you'll never settle for bland pork chops again.

Using an instant pot for this recipe is so convenient that you no longer have to worry about dry pork chops. You can be sure it will be flavorful and juicy every time!

🧾 Ingredients

• Pork chops: I use ¾ inch bone-in pork chops for this recipe. You can get them from the meat section in your grocery store. You can also use boneless pork chops if you wish.
• Heavy cream and broth: These form the base for the gravy. I use beef broth, but you can also use chicken broth. You can also use a bit of sour cream in place of heavy cream.
• Spices: Smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cumin, and salt.
• Aromatics: Garlic and onions, to add even more flavor!
• Parsley or cilantro: to garnish.
• Olive oil: to fry the onions and garlic. You can substitute it with butter.

🔪 How To Make Instant Pot Pork Chops

1. Chop the onions and garlic and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika together. Rub both sides of the pork chops with the salt and pepper mix.
2. Turn instant pot to saute mode and add olive oil. Add the pork chops to the instant pot and brown them, about 2 minutes per side. 
3. When done with browning the pork chops, remove them from the instant pot and set aside. Add the chopped garlic and onions and sauté till fragrant.
4. Pour in your broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon. This is known as 'deglazing your instant pot,' and it is a step you don't want to miss. Not only does it add to the flavor, but it also prevents a burn notice from your instant pot.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and add browned pork chops. Seal the lid and turn the instant pot to high pressure for 10 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure. Once the timer goes off, allow the instant pot to naturally release all the way.
6. Remove the pork chops and set aside. Turn the instant pot back to sauté mode. Add the cumin, cayenne (optional), and add more salt if needed. Let it simmer for a few minutes as the liquid reduces a bit to a gravy consistency. Pour the gravy over the pork chops and serve.

This recipe serves 4 and contains 1 net carb per serving.

🔪 Make it in the Slow Cooker

You can make these tender pork chops easily in a slow cooker(crockpot).

The steps are the same up to when you place the pork chops in the instant pot. Instead, place them in the slow cooker and cook them for 3-4 hours.

🥫Storing and Reheating

Store these easy pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also store it in the freezer for up to a month.

To reheat in the microwave, cover with a damp paper towel over the top. This will keep the pork chops moist and prevent them from drying out. 

You can also reheat them on the stove using a wide skillet. Just add a little water or broth and simmer on low heat, covered.

🍽️ What To Eat With Pork Chops

Pork chops go great with a variety of side dishes or vegetables. You can also eat them with cauliflower rice.

Some of my other favorite sides are:

Broccoli Bacon Salad

Air Fryer Green Beans

Keto Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower Mash

Keto Coleslaw

💭 Tips and Variations

• I use ¾-inch bone-in chops for this recipe. If you use thicker-sized pork chops, you might have to cook them a bit longer.
• You can omit the cayenne pepper to make it less spicy.
• When pressure cooking meats, naturally releasing the pressure causes the juices to sink back into the meat without drying it out. Do not quick-release the instant pot pressure, or the pork chops might become dry and rubbery.
• I use a 6qt instant pot for this recipe. Depending on your instant pot's size, you might be able to fit in all the pork chops at the same time or do it in batches. But don't overcrowd the pot.
• If your sauce is too thin for your liking, you can let it simmer a little longer, as this will reduce the excess liquid. There's no need to use a thickening agent.
• If your sauce gets too thick, add a bit of broth, a little bit at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

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