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.
Recipe
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
Patti D says
These were very good.
Annie says
Best damn instapot pork chop recipe is for sure. Well explained, easy to follow, and the best to eat.
Wick Beavers says
I don’t know how many stars, but I’m guessing 6.
Here’s my question on the brining:
Shouldn’t I rinse the brine OFF the chops before I add the Spice rub?
Thanks!
RecipeTeacher says
No need to rinse. But do pat them dry first.
Sharon E says
Five plus stars for sure. I followed your directions to a t and you are correct, the best damn instant pot pork chops. We loved them!!
Denise says
Oh my goodness! Thank you for this recipe! My pork chops were so delicious. I have been searching for a good recipe for boneless pork chops for so long. This will be my go-to recipe for cooking boneless pork chops.
Jeanna A Brown says
Soooo good! Made exactly as written. Used the liquid left in the Instant Pot after cooking to make a gravy with butter and flour. Husband loved them! Thanks, Jason!
Gramma Judy says
Excellent, had these for dinner tonight. I’ve been trying to find a insta pot pork chop I really liked. Chops were so tender, moist and flavorful. A definite repeat for many times. Thank you.
That guy says
Recipe was awesome. But do you know addition? Just from the recipe it’s a total time of 30 not 17. Yup I’m that guy haha.
Barbara says
Easy and delicious. I did as suggested and brined the chops for 2 hours. Husband said “this recipe is a keeper”.
Mary says
Extremely easy for something so delicious!
Drew Roberds says
I have an instant pot duo, does this recipe need to a be high or low pressure cook? Thanks in advanced!