Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops Recipe (2024)

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This Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops recipe delivers fall-off-the-bone pork chops that melt in your mouth and will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Cooking With An Instant Pot

Have you heard of the Instant Pot yet? I recently discovered this amazing device that offers up the ability to pressure cook, saute, slow cook and more all in one handy appliance. I bought one off Amazon and I’ve been hooked ever since. It is my go-to for quick and easy dinners in no time. It makes cooking effortless. No really, it’s seriously amazing. It practically has a cult following now. Once you taste these easy Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops that are ready in about 10 minutes, I’ll make a believer out of you!

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Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops

I am notorious for planning out my weekly meals so my weeknights are organized and as effortless as possible. Every once in awhile though I’ll forget to take meat out of the freezer and I’ll have to work on the fly. Tonight we were supposed to be having BBQ ribs for dinner but I couldn’t find them in my overly stuffed freezer. I found bone in pork chops instead and set those out to thaw. I knew I could make them amazing with my Instant Pot but I couldn’t find a recipe for Instant Pot BBQ pork chops anywhere online!!! I knew I had to experiment and I wasn’t expecting amazing results.

Much to my surprise and delight, my pork chops turned out absolutely amazing!! They were fall off the bone tender and packed full of flavor. They were easily the most moist pork chops I have EVER eaten. With that in mind, I knew I better share this amazing Instant Pot BBQ pork chops recipe ASAP! I can’t be the only one struggling to find an amazing Instant Pot BBQ pork chops recipe!

How To Make BBQ Pork Chops in your Instant Pot

First I took 4 (mostly) thawed bone-in pork chops and seasoned them with Rub Some Butt BBQ Seasoning. I set my Instant Pot to saute and added 2 Tbsp olive oil and let it get hot. I then browned the pork chops on both sides, one at a time.

Once all pork chops are browned, remove final pork chop from the pot and set aside. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to deglaze your pot. Add the browned pork chops back to the Instant Pot. Add a squirt of your favorite BBQ sauce to the pot, but don’t add much. This just adds in some flavor while they cook. I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet ‘N Spicy BBQ sauce.

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Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops Recipe

Sarah | Must Have Mom

Quick and easy Instant Pot pork chops recipe that delivers moist, tender pork chops that are packed with flavor!

3.80 from 10 votes

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops
2 Tbsp olive oil
Rub Some Butt BBQ Seasoning or your favorite pork seasoning
Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'N Spicy BBQ Sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

Season both sides of pork chop with your favorite pork seasoning (I use "Rub Some Butt BBQ Seasoning).
Turn Instant Pot pressure cooker to "Saute" option and add olive oil. Allow to get hot and then brown your pork chops on both sides, working them one at a time and removing them to a pan.
Once all pork chops have been browned add in chicken broth to pot. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan.
Add pork chops back into pot, with chicken broth. Add a squirt (2 Tbsp or so) of BBQ sauce into the pot.
Place lid on and set the Instant Pot to "Manual" 10 minutes. Allow pressure cooker to count down and finish cooking, then turn it off. Allow pressure to naturally release. After ten minutes you may release any remaining pressure and remove lid. If you release pressure immediately it will dry out the pork chops so resist the urge to release pressure before 10 minutes have passed.
Remove pork chops and place them on a baking sheet. Baste with BBQ sauce and place under oven broiler on high for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and bubbly. Serve immediately.

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Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my pork chops tough in Instant Pot? ›

Why are my Instant Pot pork chops tough? It's very important not to overcook your meat, as it can become tough. Watch the clock carefully so you release the pressure at exactly 10 minutes after the cook time. If you use thin cut chops, you also run the risk of overcooking the meat and rendering it to be tough.

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What is the secret to making tender pork chops? ›

How to Make Tender Pork Chops

Opt for Thick-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops. Thin-cut pork chops won't sear properly in the time it takes to cook them through. ...
Skip the Brine, but Season Liberally. ...
Let the Pork Chops Rest. ...
Sear Pork Chops Over Medium-High Heat. ...
Baste the Pork Chops. ...
Let the Pork Chops Rest, Again. ...
Serve.

Feb 14, 2018

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How to bbq pork chops perfectly? ›

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt, pepper and a spice rub if you'd like, then brush them with oil. Sear the chops on the hot side of the grill and let them cook until they easily release without sticking, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side 4 minutes more.

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Will pork chops get more tender the longer you cook them? ›

No more so than any other meat. Tender cuts, like tenderloins and chops, don't need to be cooked for a long time. In fact too long will toughen them. Other cuts, like shoulder/butt, need long slow cooking to become tender.

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How do you keep pork chops tender and juicy? ›

5 tips for cooking juicy pork chops quickly

1Choose the right pork chop cut.
2Brining pork chops is not necessary.
3Rest the meat on the counter before cooking.
4Fat is key to keeping pork chops moist.
5Don't overcook the pork chops — and let them rest.

Oct 7, 2022

Can pork chops be a little pink? ›

If fresh pork has reached 145°F (62.8 °C) throughout, even though it may still be pink in the center, it should be safe. The pink color can be due to the cooking method or added ingredients.

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Why are my pork chops tough in the slow cooker? ›

You can overcook pork chops in the slow cooker, so it's important to use LOW heat. Even if you check early, with the way heat is distributed, if you cook the chops on HIGH they are likely to be dry.

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Should you rinse pork chops before cooking? ›

Washing beef, pork, lamb, or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils, and surfaces. We call this cross-contamination. Some consumers think they are removing bacteria and making their meat or poultry safe.

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Why is my pressure cooked pork tough? ›

Overcooking can cause the meat to become dry, tough, and difficult to shred. Similarly, if you don't cook the pork long enough, it may be undercooked and tough. It's also important to avoid using a quick release or pressure, as this can cause the pork to seize and toughen.

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Why are my pork chops tough when I cook them? ›

Because pork chops are such a lean cut, they are relatively quick-cooking and prone to overcooking. When they're cooked for even a few minutes too long, whether it's in the oven or on the stovetop or grill, they're quick to dry out, and — you guessed it — become tough, chewy, and less than appealing.

What happens if you pressure cook pork too long? ›

Unfortunately, once you overcook a piece of meat in the pressure cooker, there's no going back. You'll be left with a pile of dry, crunchy, tasteless fibers and no amount of additional pressure cooking is going to put that moisture back into the meat. Earlier, I explained how ingredient size affects the cooking time.

Meat, Poultry	Cook Time, (minutes)
Pork or ham, pieces, 2 lbs. (0.9 kg)	20-23
Pork ribs, 2 lb (0.9 kg)	15
Pork, roast, 3 to 4 lbs. (1.4 to 1.8 kg)	45-55 (15 mins per pound)
Turkey breast, boneless, 2 lbs. (0.9 kg)	20