Instant Pot Keto Pork Chops

white plate with pork chops and the instant pot in the background.

Instant Pot Keto Pork Chops

These pork chops are so good that they will become one of your "go to" recipes in your menu planning. They are fork tender and quick and easy to make! {WW 6 Green, 6 Blue, 6 Purple, Keto, Gluten Free}

Course dinner, Instant Pot, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 318kcal

Author Ginny

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

4 Center Cut Pork Chops 1 inch thick
2 cups Beef Broth
¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Stevia
1 tsp Minced Garlic heaping
2 tbs Olive Oil
1 tbs Butter
Coarse Ground Garlic Salt With Parsley
Seasoned Salt
Coarse Pepper

Instructions

Add the Olive Oil, and Butter to the Instant Pot, and press the SAUTE button.
Sprinkle the pork chops with the garlic salt, seasoned salt, and seasoned pepper, on both sides.
When the butter melts, add the Pork Chops to the Instant Pot, and brown them on both sides, about 10 minutes each side.
If the Instant Pot gives a 'HOT' reading on the readout, turn off the SAUTE setting, and let it cool off for a couple of minutes.
Turn the SAUTE setting back on, and finish browning the pork chops.
When the pork chops are browned, turn off the SAUTE setting, and remove the pork chops to a plate.
Add the beef broth, balsamic vinegar, Stevia, and minced garlic.
Let the sauce sit in the Instant Pot for about 10 minutes.
With a spoon, stir the sauce, scraping the bottom of the Instant Pot, removing any bits that are stuck.
Add the Pork chops back into the Instant Pot, into the sauce.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks. Make sure the pressure valve is set to 'SEALING'. Press the MANUAL button, and set the time to 20 minutes.
The Instant Pot will build pressure, and cook the Pork Chops. When the Pork chops are done, the Instant Pot will beep, and go to 'OFF'. Allow to NATURAL RELEASE. Make sure all the pressure has been released by checking the 'FLOAT VALVE'. If the Float valve is down, the pressure has been released, if it's not down, move the pressure valve from SEALING, to VENTING, and make sure all the pressure is released before opening the lid.
Remove the lid to the Instant Pot, and remove the pork chops to a platter or plates to serve. Ladle the sauce over the chops, or place the sauce in a gravy boat, or dish, and serve on the side.

Notes

Ninja Foodi - If you want to cook these pork chops in the Foodi, simply use the pressure cooker lid. You will pressure cook the same amount of time, and follow the directions the same way.

Omit Glaze: You can leave off the balsamic glaze if you would prefer. It does add a lot of flavor to the pork chops.

Pork Chop Choices: Feel free to use a different cut of pork chops, you will just need to adjust the cooking time of your chops. So, you would want to cook them for more like 17-18 minutes instead of 20. This will allow them to stay juicy and flavorful.

Temperature: The internal temperature of pork chops needs to be 145 degrees.

Cooling: Allow your chops to cool 5-10 minutes before serving. The reason being is if you cut into a chop right away, it will become very dry.

Freezer Friendly: These pork chops are a wonderful option for freezing. Cook them as you normally would, then put them in a large freezer-safe storage container or individual serving sized containers. Thaw the pork chops in the refrigerator the night before when possible. Then warm up the keto pork chops in the microwave or in a skillet.

Dry Tough Pork Chops: Pork chops are a leaner cut of meat so you have to watch to not overcook your pork chops. With the pressure cooker you will find it is a great method as it helps give you that fork tender texture you want. Always try to cook to the minimum time so they don't dry out. If the pork chops get done before the rest of your meal, tent the meat with foil and it will help keep the juices inside.

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