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Pressure Cooker Pork Chop Recipes

Here are some easy pressure cooker pork chops recipes you can make in your Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi for dinner! If you’re looking for comfort food in no time I’ve got it. You may have tried our best baked pork chops but these are done even faster.

pressure cooker pork chops

If you’re looking for a few good pressure cooker pork chop recipes I’ve got some! The first one has a warm sauce drizzled over it and tender meat you can pair with just about any side, this is a great dinner idea to try. We have lots of quick and easy Instant Pot recipes on our site but sometimes the most basic dishes are overlooked and that is the case for this one….but it’s here now! (originally published 8/18, affiliate links present)

Ninja Foodi Pork Chops

I have used pork in a variety of ways using my multi cooker. This Instant Pot pulled pork recipe tastes amazing with an Asian twist and is great on little buns as sliders.

You can use your Ninja Foodi pot or Crockpot Express too if that is what you have. Any brand works just as long as it has the saute (or brown) and high pressure function. I have several different brands and they all basically work the same way.

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For reference, this is the pressure cooker I have (a 6 quart) and use for all recipe creations.

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If you buy meat in bulk like we do at the beginning of every year you might want to try all the things. There are so many great ways to cook up different pieces of pig y’all. I mean bacon is a given and everyone knows how to cook that well. When you get to larger pieces it may get a bit confusing though. We have all the answers…..

We’ve made Instant Pot pork shoulder recipe that is so tender and perfect for sandwiches. I have forgotten to defrost it a time or two so I included instructions for frozen pork shoulder Instant Pot style too. 😉 Both turn out incredible and you are likely to not even know that one started out rock hard.

You can use our pork dry rub on any and all of the above cuts. It’s not just for pork chops as the name suggests. I have even put it on steaks when we smoke them and they turn out out of this world delish. As for sides I haven’t found one that isn’t great but typically I make fluffy mashed potatoes or Instant Pot white rice.

Instant Pot pork chops

Pressure Cooker Pork Chop Recipes 2

Pork chops in your pressure cooker

Here are a few tips you should remember when making this type of protein under high pressure. You want to keep them nice and moist and if you do these hacks you’ll be more successful along the way;

  • Brown 1-2 minutes per side a bit on saute is a great way to start
  • You should use some sort of sauce (that isn’t too thick) to cook them in. Not only does it add flavor but it will prevent them from drying out.
  • Use broth instead of water, adds a bit more flavor (it just depends what I have on hand at the time)
  • Cook on high to make them fork tender
  • Always allow for a naturally release pressure release at the end instead of a quick release, that will keep the juices and get you the most tender pork chops imaginable.
  • It is easy to make a creamy broth out of the juices left in the pot, on saute mode

This recipe incorporates a simple yet creamy sauce to cook them in so not only do they come out tender because they’re cooked under pressure but the sauce gives it an added yumminess. 😉

pressure cooker pork chops

Pressure cooker pork chop recipe

  1. 4 pork chops
    1. we used bone in pork chops, thin pork chops to 1 inch thick med. size are best
    2. boneless pork chops may take a minute less cook time on high pressure
  2. Onion
  3. Tomato paste
  4. Mushrooms
  5. Half and half
  6. Cornstarch – to thicken the sauce
  7. Worcestershire sauce
  8. Chicken broth – or beef
  9. Salt and pepper to taste at the end
  10. Garlic powder and/or garlic salt

Looks yummy and tender right?? Once done just serve with meat and 1/4 cup of thick gravy on top of a bed of mashed potatoes or rice.

Instant Pot Boneless Pork Chops

There is a printable recipe card for this version at the bottom of this post but here is a quick rundown;

  • Turn the pressure cooker on to sauté mode, add oil and then brown the pork chops on both sides.  Turn pot off. Remove meat and deglaze the pot with 1/4 c of your broth.
  • Put meat back in. Whisk rest of broth and tomato sauce together in a bowl, pour into pot. Add in onion, mushrooms, worc. sauce.
  • Close lid and steam valve and set to pressure high for 8 minutes. (timing depends on thickness of meat)
  • Allow to naturally release steam for 2 minutes, then do a quick release. Set Instant Pot on saute again. Remove meat and set aside under foil to stay warm.
  • In a small bowl mix together half and half and cornstarch and add into the pot allowing liquid to bubble and thicken. Add garlic salt if desired, whisk together. Turn pot off and serve meat and gravy over rice!

How long to cook pork chops in pressure cooker?

Like 10 minutes. Okay it takes maybe 10 minutes to build up to pressure so it is a bit longer than that. Think about it, that is just long enough to make your veggies and sides.

instant pot pork chops

Instant Pot pork chops recipes

You can try our slow cooker pork chops recipe here too.

I share a video within this post so you can watch it to begin with and get a general idea of how this is made. Plus grab the printed recipe for this easy pressure cooker pork chop recipe. You can find the printable recipe with nutritional information including calories and saturated fat below. 

Pork Chops in Ninja Foodi

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Pressure Cooker Pork Chops

Here are some easy pressure cooker pork chop recipes you can make in your Instant Pot for dinner! If you’re looking for comfort food in no time I’ve got it.
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword gravy, instant pot, pork chops, pressure cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 308kcal
Author The Typical Mom

Ingredients

Instructions

  •  Turn the pressure cooker on to sauté mode, add oil and then brown the pork chops on both sides.  Turn pot off. Remove meat and deglaze the pot with 1/4 c of your broth.
  • Put meat back in. Whisk rest of broth and tomato sauce together in a bowl, pour into pot. Add in onion, mushrooms, worc. sauce.
  • Close lid and steam valve and set to pressure high for 8 minutes. (timing depends on thickness of meat)
  • Allow to naturally release steam for 2 minutes, then do a quick release. Set Instant Pot on saute again. Remove meat and set aside under foil to stay warm.
  • In a small bowl mix together half and half and cornstarch and add into the pot allowing liquid to bubble and thicken. Add garlic salt if desired, whisk together. Turn pot off and serve meat and gravy over rice!

Video

Nutrition Facts
Pressure Cooker Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 308 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 1053mg46%
Potassium 760mg22%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 390IU8%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Johnstone Katherine

Thursday 20th of April 2023

Can i replace the 1/2 and 1/2 with natural yoghurt?

The Typical Mom

Thursday 20th of April 2023

Haven't done that but imagine it would work

Kathy

Saturday 8th of February 2020

Turned out great! Will use again. Thank you.

The Typical Mom

Sunday 9th of February 2020

Yay!!

James Cooper

Tuesday 6th of August 2019

We made this with 2 sizable pork chops weighing a total of 1.45 lbs. For these 2 chops a cooking time of 8 minutes was more than enough. 12 minutes would have dried them out. But as we made them, they were tender and delicious. Next time, I would saute the onions and mushrooms in the oil before adding the stock.

Ashley

Monday 5th of November 2018

What could be used to substitute for half and half? I have none and also always looking for a slightly lower calorie option ;) Thanks!

Terry

Saturday 9th of March 2019

There is fat-free 1/2&1/2 but if you're like me, you probably don't have that either. I always keep several cans of evaporated milk in my pantry. It also come in fat-free. Both are a pretty good substitute.

Marion Maher

Monday 13th of August 2018

This pork chop recipe was my first try at the Instant Pot, which I received 18 months ago! I was quite apprehensive! Comments: could only saute 2 chops at a time - oil was spattering all over. While it took 12 minutes to cook, it took another 12 for the steam to release and a mess to clean up. I am a bit disappointed but determined to try again...

The Typical Mom

Monday 13th of August 2018

Since this is your first time here are a few tips: When you press saute you can adjust the heat level, turn to low to avoid splattering. Yes every pressure cooker takes time to reach pressure and release the steam so that is not listed as it is just part of the whole process. Try my Instant Pot spaghetti which is my most popular and pretty much no fail for everyone.

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