Description
Instant Pot Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy is a comforting dish that transforms tender pork chops into a gourmet meal. Infused with the rich flavors of mushrooms, garlic, and savory gravy, this recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. With the ease of an Instant Pot, you can create a deliciously satisfying dish in no time, ensuring every bite is filled with warmth and flavor. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice to soak up the luscious gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, then sear each side in olive oil for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pot.
- Add onions and mushrooms to the pot; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return pork chops to the pot, close the lid, seal the vent, and set to 'Manual' on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure. Remove pork chops and stir sour cream mixed with flour/cornstarch into the remaining liquid on 'Sauté' mode until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute pork with chicken or turkey. Experiment with herbs like rosemary or add a splash of white wine for extra flavor. Let cooked pork chops rest briefly before serving for enhanced tenderness.