Instant Pot Smothered Pork Chops

By toobze

Ingredients

• 4 (6-ounce) boneless pork loin chops
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• ½ medium onion, sliced
• 6 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl. Rinse the pork chops and pat dry. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture, rubbing the seasoning into the meat. Reserve the remaining spices.

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in the bowl of the Instant Pot on the Saute setting. Brown the pork chops in the hot coconut oil, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops to a plate and turn off the Instant Pot.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to pot base and then the mushrooms. Top with the browned pork chops. Add the lid to Instant Pot, making sure the vent is sealed. Cook on the Manual High setting for 25 minutes. Once cooked the pressure can be released naturally or manually. Remove the pot lid and place just the pork chops on a serving plate.

Step 4

Press the Saute setting again and whisk the remaining spice mixture, butter, and heavy cream into the hot liquid. Let the gravy simmer for 3-5 minutes until the butter is melted and the sauce starts to thicken. Turn off the Pot.

Step 5

Top the pork chops with the onion and mushroom gravy and serve.