PORK CHOPS WITH ONIONY MASHED POTATOES AND CIDER GRAVY

Pork Chops with Oniony Mashed Potatoes and Cider Gravy image

I usually just use my pressure cooker for making beans but have been experimenting with bone-in meats and enjoying the results! Caramelized onions really boost the flavor in the mashed potatoes, and you can't go wrong with a gravy that has apple cider and Dijon mustard!

Provided by LauraF

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 (1-inch thick) bone-in center-cut pork chops
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 onions, sliced
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup hard apple cider
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup hot milk

Steps:

Combine pork chops, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake until pork chops are coated with seasoning.
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Fagor®) and select Brown function. Pour in oil. Add pork, with seasoning, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the pot. Cook onions until soft and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add potatoes and garlic. Balance pork chops over potatoes.
Whisk apple cider, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and nutmeg in a bowl. Pour over pork chops. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Nudge valve slightly open to release remaining pressure more rapidly. Transfer pork chops to a plate.
Transfer potatoes and onions to a bowl using a slotted spoon, leaving gravy in the pot. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and milk to the potatoes; mash until smooth.
Divide mashed potatoes between serving plates. Top with 1 pork chop. Spoon gravy on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 114.2 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1447.9 mg, Sugar 18.6 g