• 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.
  

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