Juicy Instant Pot Pork Chops with Whiskey Gravy

Juicy Instant Pot Pork Chops

I’ve made the juiciest Instant Pot Pork Chops for dinner tonight! These bone-in pork chops are seasoned with a delicious spice rub and cooked in a tasty whiskey gravy. Have you tried making the Instant Pot Pork Roast? These Instant Pot Pork Chops are a related recipe to that delightful dinner, and I’m confident you’ll enjoy them. They complement a side of asparagus or baked potatoes perfectly!

I’m excited to share a new healthy Instant Pot recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Introducing Whisky-Glazed Instant Pot Pork Chops—tender and served with a delightful gravy! PS: Be sure to take a look at all of our Instant Pot recipes!

How to Cook Pork Chops in the Instant Pot

Check out our step-by-step tutorial for making this Instant Pot Pork Chop recipe and browse through our Instant Pot review if you’re still in search of an Instant Pot.

What Kind of Pork Chops Should I Use?

For this recipe, it’s best to use fresh bone-in pork chops that are approximately 1.5 inches thick. You can find these at many grocery stores, including Trader Joe’s. If bone-in pork chops are not available, you can use boneless ones of a similar thickness. Since this recipe involves a rub and a quick sear, it’s important to use fresh pork chops. If you have frozen pork chops, simply thaw them in the fridge overnight before using them. This recipe requires 1 lb. of bone-in pork chops, which should yield around 2 chops that are 1.5 inches thick.

Dry Rub Time

For both of our other Instant Pot pork recipes (have you tried our IP Carnitas?), we begin with a dry rub. Although this adds a few extra minutes to the cooking time, it significantly enhances the flavor of the gravy. Here’s everything you’ll need:

Ingredients for the Spice Rub

Here’s what you’ll need for the dry rub:

• Brown sugar
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Coarse salt
• Ground cinnamon
• Dried thyme
• Pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sear Mea

Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function and add a generous amount of olive oil to the bottom of the pot. Once the oil is hot, sear both sides of the pork chops for approximately 1.5 to 2 minutes, or until they are nicely browned. After searing, take the pork chops out of the Instant Pot and turn off the appliance.

Deglaze Instant Pot

Now, it’s time to deglaze your Instant Pot. What does this mean? Essentially, you are removing the little bits and chunks from the bottom of your Instant Pot so that you don’t trigger the burn feature when you start pressure cooking. Add whiskey and chicken broth, then use a wooden spatula to scrape off any debris from the bottom of your pot. Our pot.

Make Gravy

Next, add the remaining ingredients for your upcoming gravy! Incorporate apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and garlic, and give it one final stir.

Pressure Cook Pork Chops

To cook pork chops in the Instant Pot, you should place the metal trivet on top of the sauce and then place the seared pork chops on top of the trivet. Close the Instant Pot and turn the valve to “seal.” Set the Instant Pot to Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes. It will take around 10 minutes for the pressure to build, and once fully pressurized, it will start counting down from 10 minutes.

Natural Release

After your Instant Pot beeps to signal the end of 10 minutes of pressure cooking, let it naturally release for another 10 minutes before quickly opening the valve.

Thicken Whiskey Gravy

After removing the pork chops and trivet, switch your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Once the gravy is heated, add approximately a tablespoon of cornstarch and whisk until it dissolves and thickens. Then, remove the gravy and set it aside.

When serving the pork chops, make sure to top them with the delicious whiskey gravy. You can pair the dish with your preferred vegetable, such as asparagus or baked potatoes, to create a satisfying and complete meal.

Conclusion

These Instant Pot Pork Chops are not only quick to make but also packed with flavor. Enjoy this easy and satisfying dish for dinner tonight! If you loved this recipe, explore more of our Instant Pot dishes for more culinary inspiration!

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