Description
This Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pork Chops recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines the tangy taste of whole grain and prepared mustards with the sweet notes of honey. Tender boneless pork chops are browned and then pressure cooked with onions and rosemary, resulting in juicy meat with a rich honey mustard sauce thickened with cornstarch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare Instant Pot and Brown Pork Chops: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the inner pot, then add the boneless pork chops. Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper and brown them on both sides to develop flavor and color.
- Add Onions: Add the chopped onion to the Instant Pot with the pork chops and continue cooking for 1 minute while stirring to soften the onion slightly.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a measuring jug, combine 1 cup of water, 3 tablespoons of whole grain mustard, 1 tablespoon of prepared mustard, 2 tablespoons of honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Add Sauce and Rosemary: Turn off the Instant Pot sauté mode. Pour the honey mustard sauce mixture over the browned pork chops. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate their flavor, then add 1 sprig of rosemary on top.
- Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes to tenderize the pork and infuse it with the sauce flavors.
- Release Pressure: When cooking is complete, turn off the Instant Pot. Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully do a manual release to release any remaining pressure before opening the lid.
- Remove Pork Chops: Take the pork chops out of the Instant Pot and set aside, keeping them warm.
- Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry that will thicken the sauce.
- Thicken Sauce: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode again. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the cooking juices inside the pot and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Pour the thickened honey mustard sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use boneless pork chops for even cooking and tenderness.
- Make sure to brown the pork chops well to develop deeper flavor.
- Natural pressure release helps keep the pork juicy and tender.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for more or less sweetness.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a full meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
