Instant Pot Pork Chops
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These Instant Pot pork chops are an easy and satisfying one-pot dinner. I’ll teach you how to make tender pork chops with golden, seared edges, then finish them with a rich, flavorful gravy!
My family loves pork chops, so this Instant Pot version quickly became a staple. Pressure cooking gives you pork chops that are unbelievably tender and juicy, with none of the dryness that can plague stovetop or oven methods. The seasoning is simple but bold, and a quick sauté adds deep, savory flavor before everything finishes under pressure.
What I love most is how easy this is. You season the pork chops, give them a quick sear using the sauté function, then let the Instant Pot do the rest of the work. The high-pressure locks in moisture while keeping the texture perfectly tender, and the cooking liquid turns into a simple, glossy pan sauce at the end. I use my Instant Pot DUO Plus 8 Qt, and it handles thick-cut pork chops beautifully—fast, hands-off, and consistently delicious.
These Instant Pot pork chops are among my most-loved pork chop recipes, along with these popular baked pork chops and delicious thin pork chops.
Three golden tips
Here are my top three tips for Instant Pot pork chops:
- Don’t skip the spice rub: Seasoning the pork chops before cooking builds big flavor from the start. The brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, garlic and onion powder bring savory depth, and paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper tie it all together.
- Don’t skip the sear: Using the sauté function to brown the pork chops adds color and deep, savory flavor. It also creates those tasty browned bits that make the sauce so good.
- Don’t skip the gravy: Deglazing the pot with chicken stock lifts all those flavorful bits from the bottom, turning the cooking liquid into a rich, savory gravy that finishes the dish perfectly.
How long to cook bone-in pork chops in an Instant Pot?
For this recipe, I sear the bone-in pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, then set the pressure cooker to ‘high’ for 5 minutes. When they’re done, I allow the pressure to release slowly for another 10 minutes.
How long to cook boneless pork chops in an Instant Pot?
Boneless pork chops will cook a bit more quickly than bone-in pork chops. Depending on the size, you can reduce the pressure-cooking time to 3 or 4 minutes, while still allowing about 10 minutes for the slow release.
What I like to serve with IP pork chops
I’m guessing that your favorite part of cooking with an Instant Pot is that you can set it and forget it. It’s my favorite part! While it’s doing its thing, you can whip up these sides:
Instant Pot Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 thick-cut pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the spices evenly over both sides of the pork chops.2 teaspoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 thick-cut pork chops, 1 teaspoon pepper
- Turn your Instant Pot to saute mode (low heat) and heat the olive oil. Add the seasoned pork chops, 2 at a time, and sear for 2-3 minutes on one side, until they are well-browned. Add more olive oil if needed and repeat with the remaining pork chops. See notes.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to remove any stuck-on bits. Return all the chops to the pot then secure the lid and close the vent. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook (manual) for 5 minutes. When it's done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then open the steam vent and allow the rest of the pressure to release.1 cup chicken stock
- Remove the pork chops from the pot. Mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and pour it into the pot. Stir until it thickens to a gravy.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water
- Serve the pork chops with the gravy poured over top.
Last step:
- After you make this recipe, take a picture with your phone and share it in the comments section below. I love seeing it when you make my recipes!
Notes
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This recepe was the tastiest I ever did and we all loved it.
That makes me so happy to hear! 😊 I’m thrilled you all loved it — thanks so much for trying the recipe and taking the time to leave a note!
This pork chops and gravy recipe, has become a week night family favorite.
That makes me so happy to hear! 😊 I love knowing it’s earned a regular spot in your weeknight rotation. Thanks so much for making it and for sharing the love!
My family loved this recipe. Making gravy in the instant pot was so easy and delicious.
Aw, I’m so happy to hear that! Making gravy in the Instant Pot really is such a game-changer. I’m thrilled your family loved it — thanks so much for sharing your note! 😊
Made this tonight and my family wasn’t home yet so after I made the gravy I threw the pork chops back in the gravy for about 45 minutes. The pork chops were falling apart tender. Delicious. Will be making this again!!
Aw, I love that happy accident! Letting the pork chops hang out in the gravy longer sounds *amazing* — no wonder they were falling-apart tender. I’m so happy you loved it and plan to make it again. Thanks so much for sharing your note! 💛
I am new with instant pot. So were you cooking in the 45 minutes, what did you have it on, pressure?
My Instant Pot has a ‘manual’ button, which is what I use for this recipe. I’m not familiar with the settings on all pressure cookers, but I looked it up and this is the information I found: “The “Manual” (or “Pressure Cook” on newer models) button on an Instant Pot is the primary, all-purpose setting used to cook at high pressure for a custom duration.” And you only want to cook them under pressure for 5 minutes. I hope that helps!
Amazing!!
Aw, I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for the love — it really means a l