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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 teaspoons EACH: brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon EACH: paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper
- ▢ 4 thick-cut pork chops
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 1 cup chicken stock
- ▢ 1 tablesoon EACH: cornstarch and water
Instructions
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 EACH: brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder, 1 teaspoon EACH: paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, 4 thick-cut pork chops
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 tablesoon EACH: cornstarch and water
Serve the pork chops with the gravy poured over top.
Notes
Note 1: Adjusting the temperature when sauteeing in an Instant Pot is not as easy as it is when cooking on the stove. Keep a close eye on the chops to ensure they don't burn. While you can skip this step, I like the deeper flavor and look of the chops better when they are seared.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 pork chop, Calories: 269kcal (13%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 30g (60%), Fat: 14g (22%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 92mg (31%), Sodium: 732mg (32%), Potassium: 566mg (16%), Fiber: 0.003g, Sugar: 3g (3%), Vitamin A: 7IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 13mg (1%), Iron: 1mg (6%)