Introduction:

Instant Pot has revolutionized the way we cook, allowing us to create delicious meals in a fraction of the time with minimal effort. One dish that greatly benefits from this time-saving gadget is pork chops. This article will guide you through the best Instant Pot pork chops recipe, ensuring you achieve tender, juicy and flavorful results every single time.

Ingredients:

– 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 2 tablespoons olive oil

– 1 cup chicken broth

– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 1 teaspoon paprika

– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

– Optional: fresh parsley or cilantro for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Seasoning: First, pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

2. Searing: Press the ‘Sauté’ button on your Instant Pot and heat olive oil. Once heated, sear the pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side until they have a nice golden brown crust. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.

3. Deglazing: Pour the chicken broth into the pot, making sure to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom using a wooden spoon or spatula. This will not only add flavor to your dish but also prevent a potential burn warning.

4. Flavor Enhancers: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme into the chicken broth.

5. Pressure Cooking: Place seared pork chops back into the Instant Pot along with any juices that have collected on their plates. Close and lock the lid, sealing the vent. Set pressure cooker mode to ‘Manual’ (or ‘Pressure Cook’) on High Pressure for 7 minutes.

6. Natural Release: Once the cooking time is completed, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.

7. Serving: Carefully remove the pork chops from the pot and transfer them to a serving platter. If desired, thicken the sauce by setting your Instant Pot back to ‘Sauté’ mode and simmering until reduced. Drizzle sauce over the pork chops and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.

With this easy and reliable Instant Pot pork chops recipe, you can consistently prepare a mouthwatering, restaurant-quality meal right at home. This recipe pairs well with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes or green beans to make for a winning weeknight dinner that will impress your loved ones!