INSTANT POT® SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Instant Pot® Smothered Pork Chops image

Best. Instant Pot®. Recipe. Ever. This delicious pork chop dinner recipe puts all of the magical appliance's skills to good use, from sautéing, to pressure cooking, to making a sauce. Prepare yourself-you're about to become an Instant Pot® master chef!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (3 cups)
1 cup sliced yellow onions
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 (3/4-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops (1 3/4 lb)
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes, prepared as directed on pouch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

On 6-quart Instant Pot®, select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Melt butter in insert. Add mushrooms, onions, thyme, pepper and salt; cook 11 to 13 minutes or until mushrooms are lightly browned and onions soften. Select CANCEL. Stir in broth and soy sauce; continue to stir 30 to 60 seconds to remove browned bits from bottom of insert.
Add pork chops to mixture in insert. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 2 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure. Internal temperature of pork should be at least 145°F using instant-read thermometer. If pork is not done, select MANUAL and cook on high pressure 1 to 2 minutes longer. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
Remove pork chops, and place on plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
In small bowl, beat whipping cream and cornstarch with whisk. Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat liquid to simmering. Beat in cornstarch mixture with whisk; cook 30 to 60 seconds, beating frequently, until thickened. Select CANCEL. Serve over pork chops with potatoes. Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1390 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g