Instant Pot Pork Steaks

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Instant Pot pork steaks are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Make pork steaks in the Instant Pot with a creamy gravy for an easy dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Natural Pressure Release time5

Total Time26

Course: Main Course, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: One Pot Meal, Weeknight Dinner, 30 minute meals, Instant Pot, instant pot sour cream pork chops

Servings: servings

Calories: 312kcal

1 tablespoon butter, ghee, or coconut oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced into slivers
4 pork chops, 1/2" to 3/4" thick (for frozen or chops thicker than 3/4", see recipe notes below)
1 cup beef broth or stock (can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional for low carb or keto)
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

Turn the Instant Pot on to the sauté mode. Add the ghee, butter, or oil to heat. When the pot is ready (mine says HOT), add the onions. Stir occasionally, sautéing until they are softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Pour in the broth and Worcestershire sauce, allowing the pan to deglaze by stirring until the bottom of the pan is smooth and clear. Deglazing your Instant Pot before pressure cooking will help to avoid the “burn notice” that occurs when food burns on the bottom of the pot.
Lay your pork chops right over the onions and broth. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure valve to close. Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 8 minutes.
Once the pressure cooking is done, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes. Then perform a quick release by carefully turning the lever. Use instant read thermometer to check that pork chops are 145º F.
Remove pork chops to a plate and cover. For a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with cold water and whisk until it’s creamy and smooth. To thicken without the cornstarch, press cancel and set pot to saute for 5 minutes. This will help reduce the stock, for a low carb or keto sauce.
Turn off pot and add sour cream. Stir until a smooth, creamy gravy sauce forms. Dip the pork chops back into the pot. Serve pork chops with sour cream gravy poured over and sprinkled with dried parsley.

For pork chops that are thicker than 3/4" or frozen, add 2 minutes to the pressure cooking time. Use a 10 minute natural pressure release.
Although you can use thinly cut pork chops for Instant Pot Pork Chop recipes, avoid those thinner than ½” in thickness.
Deglazing your Instant Pot before pressure cooking will help to avoid the “burn notice” that occurs when food burns on the bottom of the pot.

Recipe Variations:

Herb-infused gravy: Add rosemary or thyme to the broth for a fresh, earthy flavor.
Spicy twist: Sprinkle red pepper flakes or cayenne for a bit of heat and add more spices.
Mushroom gravy: Sauté sliced mushrooms with the onions for an earthy, umami-rich addition to the sauce.

Here’s an example of different cuts of pork chops and steaks and what they're called:

Blade steaks, Center-cut chops, Loin chops, Boneless chops, Pork sirloin steak
Choose the pork chop cut you use based on your preference, what’s in the fridge or freezer, or how much you want to spend. Since the pressure cooker uses pressure and steam to cook foods, dry chops and tough meat aren’t a concern

Storing Instructions:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed.