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Instant Pot Pork chops on a white plate with apples
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Instant Pot Pork Chops with Apples

These classic Instant Pot pork chops with cinnamon apples are a quick and easy dinner. They can be prepared and on the table in under 40 minutes and taste like grandma's! They are fork tender and saucy without all the hassle since the Instant Pot does all the work.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: apples, Instant Pot, pork
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 707kcal
Author: Chandice Probst
Cost: $20

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless pork chops 4 chops
  • 2 large Fuji apples sliced thin
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 12 oz. bottle Dry Sparkling fuji apple soda (or another apple soda if you can't find this one)

Instructions

  • Place 2 tablespoons of butter in the bottom of your instant pot and push sauté. Let the butter melt then place the pork chops in the instant pot in a single layer (as shown in photo 1).
    This gluten-free instant pot pork with cinnamon apples is a quick and easy dinner that can be prepared and on the table in under 25 minutes.
  • Sear the pork chops for 2 minutes, until lightly browned on one side then flip them over and do the same on the other side. Remove the chops and place on a plate.
  • Completely deglaze the pan by pouring ¼ the bottle of apple soda into the pot and scraping off all the bits of pork from the bottom.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter, corn starch, brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl (as shown in photo 2).
    This gluten-free instant pot pork with cinnamon apples is a quick and easy dinner that can be prepared and on the table in under 25 minutes.
  • Turn the Instant Pot off and place the pork chops back in the pot and top with sliced apples and brown sugar mixture.
    This gluten-free instant pot pork with cinnamon apples is a quick and easy dinner that can be prepared and on the table in under 25 minutes.
  • Pour the dry sparkling soda over everything and seal the lid. Cook on pressure cook or manual for 8 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for it to come up to pressure.
    This gluten-free instant pot pork with cinnamon apples is a quick and easy dinner that can be prepared and on the table in under 25 minutes.
  • Once it has finished cooking, let it naturally release pressure for 10 minutes then quick release the remainder and open the lid. Serve pork chops smothered with apples and sauce over top.
    This gluten-free instant pot pork with cinnamon apples is a quick and easy dinner that can be prepared and on the table in under 25 minutes.

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Notes

It is best to use thawed pork chops to get the correct sear, although you certainly can use frozen chops. Just increase the cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
Pro Tip: For this recipe, I recommend a thinner cut, pork chop about ½ inch thick.
Pro Tip: To avoid a burn signal, really make sure every bit of meat is removed from the bottom of the pan.
Storing: Allow the leftover Instant pot pork chops to cool to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container. Once you seal the container, place it in the fridge. It will last 2 days.
Freezing: You can freeze cooked pork chops for up to 3 months. Put a double layer of wax paper between each pork chop, then place them in a freezer bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1.5mg