![]() Be sure and check the pork with a meat thermometer (paid link) when it’s finished, it should be at least 145°. Technically there’s more cooking time than 1 minute as you brown the pork chops first, then the Instant Pot takes a bit to heat up and the natural release time helps to finish the cooking. Yes! The reason is that pork is a very lean meat and is often overcooked. I would add at least 2 minutes of pressure cooking time. If you cook them frozen, you will miss out on the brining and thus the tenderness of the pork chop. You can, but it’s better to put the frozen pork chops in the brine and allow them to thaw before cooking. If you do use boneless, set the pressure cook to 1 minute, then natural release for about 3 minutes. They tend to get overdone in the Instant Pot without the bone. No, but for best results and tender moist pork, brine the pork chops at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours. Find out more about the science of brining. Be sure and use kosher salt (paid link) for brining as table salt is twice as concentrated as kosher salt (paid link). The easiest way for me to do it is the night before or even in the morning. The secret is in the brining! Brining makes the pork more moist! You don’t even have to brine it too long but I do like it brined longer. ![]() What is the secret to these moist and tender pork chops? ![]() Instead of 17/18 WW Freestyle Points (around 650 calories), these pork chops are 8/9 Freestyle Points (about 450 calories).Much less calories but still big on taste! Instead of lots of butter and cream to make the sauce, I’ve substituted the Parmesan Chicken Broth for flavor.While it does add flavor, it does add calories as well so I omit the sugar. Many brining recipes call for sugar as well as salt.Most recipes for pork chops include browning the chops in flour, I’ve omitted this ingredient.Using an olive oil mister (paid link) helps reduce the amount you need. Instead of using a lot of butter or oil, the pork chops and onions are browned with a small amount of oil and butter.You end up looking like a rock star for so little effort! Serve them with a side of broccoli and you have a complete meal! Why are these Instant Pot Pork chops healthier? Some of you know how I love to brine my chicken, well, the same goes for pork chops! They are more moist and tender than other recipes and cooking them in the Instant Pot takes such little time. You won’t believe how easy they are to make! Learn my secret to moist and tender chops! Even my keto following husband loves them! These tender and moist Instant Pot Pork Chops with Onion Gravy are a huge hit at my house.
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