Instant Pot Pork Chops with Gravy

Step 1

Remove pork chops from the fridge and allow to sit at room temperature while you prepare.

Step 2

Turn the Instant Pot to saute. When the Instant Pot reads "hot", add the oil. Be sure that the oil has evenly coated the bottom before adding the pork chops.

Step 3

Meanwhile, season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 4

Brown the pork chops in the Instant Pot on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. The pork chops should release easily from the bottom when they are golden.

Step 5

Remove the browned pork chops and add the onion (add more oil if necessary to fry the onion). Cook and stir until the onion is translucent.

Step 6

Add the garlic, parsley, salt, thyme, pepper and paprika and cook 1 minute -- be careful that the garlic doesn't burn.

Step 7

Add the broth and deglaze the pot -- scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden or metal spoon to remove any browned bits (this will help to prevent the burn message).

Step 8

Place in trivet. Add the pork chops back to the pot, put the lid on, turn the valve to sealing, and select Manual or Pressure Cook for a cook time of 2 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and begin counting down.

Step 9

When the cook time is over, allow the pressure to release naturally for 8-10 minutes, then open the valve and release the remaining pressure.

Step 10

Remove pork chops from the pot -- put on a plate and cover with foil to rest.

Step 11

Turn the Instant Pot to saute. Whisk together cream and corn starch and stir into juices in the Instant Pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until gravy has thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Step 12

Serve gravy over pork chops.