One inch thick, juicy, tender and delicious boneless pork chops made in your Instant Pot. Quite simply the best boneless pork chops i’ve ever made.
I’ve tried several pork chop recipes in the Instant Pot but honestly, have only had mediocre results. So I set out to try and make pork chops how they really should be – browned on the outside, juicy and delicious on the inside. Sounds simple enough, right? Well after a dozen or so attempts, i’ve finally got down the perfect recipe.
I’ve found the best boneless pork chops for the Instant Pot are one inch thick. Not only are they easy to come by at the grocery store, but they simply are the best thickness for pressure cooking.
Start with a simple seasoning on both sides of the pork chops of salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika and brown sugar. Then, with your Instant Pot setting on saute (high), melt a tablespoon of butter. When it’s good and hot, add the pork chops and brown each side for about 1-2 minutes. That brown sugar may char a bit, but that’s ok. Once the pork chops are a beautiful golden brown, remove from the pot and set on a plate. Press cancel to stop the saute mode and add 1 cup of chicken broth to the pot. Use a wooden spoon to “deglaze” the bottom of the pot. This step is simply scraping all the bits off the bottom. Then, add the Worcestershire sauce and Liquid Smoke. Add the pork chops directly to the liquid, secure the lid, close the seal and pressure cook for 7 minutes. When cycle is complete let naturally release for 12 minutes. Remove from pot and let rest for about 5 minutes.
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Best Damn Instant Pot Boneless Pork Chops
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Yield: 2
Description
One inch thick, juicy, tender and delicious boneless pork chops made in your Instant Pot. Quite simply the best boneless pork chops i’ve ever made.
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops, boneless 1″ thick
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
Instructions
- Mix spices and brown sugar and rub into both sides of pork chops.
- Set Instant Pot on saute (high) and add tablespoon butter. Once hot, add pork chops and brown on both sides for 1-2 minutes each. Remove pork chops and set aside. Press cancel.
- Add 1 cup chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the bits off the bottom of the pot. Add Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke and add pork chops directly to the pot in the liquid.
- Secure lid, make sure vent is set to “sealing” and pressure cook (manual) for 7 minutes. When done, allow pressure to naturally release for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, quick release the rest, remove lid and pork chops.
- Let pork chops rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results it is recommended to use brined pork chops. Packaging will usually indicate that the pork chops contain a solution (usually 12%) to maintain moisture and tenderness.
If your pork chops aren’t pre-brined as described above, it is highly recommended to use a simple brine: A solution of ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) salt to 1 quart (4 cups) of water. Lay the pork chops (or other thin cut) in a single layer in a shallow dish and then pour the brine over top. Let this sit for anywhere from ½ hour to 2 hours before cooking. (thanks to reader Jack P.)
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure cooker
- Cuisine: American
Janene Gerving
These chops very very good, even my husband who isn’t into chops commented on how good they were!
I will brine next time, these weren’t dry but always up to add new things😜
Cynthia
THE very best pork chop recipe EVER. I didn’t have onion powder so I tossed a large sliced onion on top. Amazing. Also, I live in Ecuador and finding one-inch pork chops is a bit more than a challenge but I found a lovely piece of boneless pork for just over $3. I wasn’t optimistic that it would be as good as it might be but if it was any better, I might have gone back to the store to get another pound or five. Thanks for the fabulous recipe. I’m looking forward to digging around the site!
Kathy
Really tender and moist. The only change I made was I coated chops with mustard before applying the rub. So delicious!
RecipeTeacher
Thanks for the feedback, Kathy! Yeah the yellow mustard does get good results in place of ground mustard if need be.
Quelle Heure
Prepared these a few weeks ago, followed the recipe to the letter, and they were wonderful. This time I will add a bit of potato starch to the “liquid” to thicken it a bit. Beautiful presentation when plated.
DON’T forget to brine the chops beforehand, it makes all the difference in the world!
Keep your dinner plates on low in the oven while you prepare this…warmed plates are necessary, and separate us from the chimpanzees!
Adrianne
These were easy & delish! So tender!
Allen Alexander
Should you adjust the recipe if you want to make 6 pork chops ?
RecipeTeacher
Just adjust accordingly for the spice mix. The liquid and cooking time will be the same. Make sure to not overlap the pork chops in the Instant Pot.
June Koeske
Made this tonight and it was delicious. The juiciest pork chops ever. So quick and easy.
Rosalyn Jones
They turned out delicious
Katherine
These turned out so well! I had 6 small/medium boneless chops. I doubled the spice recipe but kept the liquid the same. I did overlap the pork chops for the pressure cook, and it all turned out perfect! Added some cornstarch and cold water to the liquid after, and hit sauté for an easy tasty gravy too! Thank you!
Gale S. Tate
Easy and delicious.
Maggie Anderson
These pork chops were delicious. I have made this recipe several times and it is delicious everytime.