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!

Do you have an Instant Pot?

If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet then I highly recommend choosing the Instant Pot Duo 7 in 1 Pressure Cooker. It has a 6 quart capacity and has the added yogurt function that the 6 in 1 model doesn’t include. Not only that, but you are able to buy it for the same price that I bought the lesser 6 in 1 model for at Christmas. I’m a little bit jealous that you’ll be getting an Instant Pot with an added function for the same price that I bought mine! And mine doesn’t make yogurt! If you’ve been hesitating to buy I can tell you that I love mine so much that I bought two! I use them so often that one of them stays on my counter permanently. You won’t regret it!

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.

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.

*Note: since making these previously I had a look at the ingredient label on the Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce and saw the first ingredient was high fructose corn syrup! We switched over to Annie’s Spicy organic BBQ sauce instead and it tastes just as great without all the icky ingredients! We buy it fromThrive Market which offers it at an unbeatable price. Get 15% off your entire order and free shipping if you use my link!

Now turn off the Instant Pot to stop the saute function and then choose manual. Set it to 10 minutes. Ensure your pressure valve is set to “sealing”. Now sit back and wait while your pork chops are cooked to falling apart perfection! If your pork chops are boneless or are completely thawed then reduce time by 2-3 minutes. If you are cooking more pork chops you don’t need to adjust the time, but be sure you keep it below the “fill” line.

Once the Instant Pot completes the 10 minutes turn it off and allow it to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Then if you are in a hurry you can quick release any remaining pressure. Transfer the pork chops to a baking sheet and baste them in BBQ sauce. Place them under the broiler on high for 2-3 minutes until BBQ sauce gets caramelized and bubbly. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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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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How do you BBQ pork chops so they don't dry out? ›

Thick pork chops are grilled over high heat to develop flavor before moving to low heat to cook them gently—that's how you keep them from drying out.

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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.

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Do pork chops get more tender the longer you 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 is the best method to cook pork chops? ›

A quick turn in a hot pan followed by a little time in the oven is another great way to cook pork chops. You build color and flavor in the skillet, then hand the cooking over to the oven, which gives you time to prep the rest of the meal.

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How do you keep pork BBQ moist? ›

Place a Bowl of Water in Your Smoker

The moisture generated is one of the good ways to keep your chosen cut of meat moist. You will also need to keep refilling the bowl as your meat cooks. We also recommend keeping a close eye on the bowl to note the water levels.

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Can pork chops be a little pink? ›

You would expect to see some pink in a medium-rare steak, so don't be surprised to find it in your pork chops! If the pink color freaks you out, you can continue cooking it until it reaches 155°F. It will still be tasty, but it won't be quite as juicy.

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What is a good tenderizer for pork chops? ›

Acid from the balsamic vinegar tenderizes the pork. Salt from the soy sauce flavors the pork. Sweetness from the honey balances out the acid and salt. Worcestershire sauce adds a wonderful layer of unami flavor.

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Does soaking pork chops in salt water make them tender? ›

A brine is essentially just salt and water. It helps prevent moisture loss during cooking, and the salt also helps tenderize the meat from the inside out. If you want an extra juicy piece of pork, brine it before cooking. You can make an effective brine just with salt and water, but additional seasonings do help.

How to make pork extremely tender? ›

How do you make pork soft and tender? Soak your pork in a salt-based brine before cooking it using your desired method. Pork chops need to soak between 12–24 hours, an entire pork tenderloin needs to soak for 6–12 hours, and an entire pork loin requires 2–4 days of soaking.

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How do you barbecue pork chops without drying them out? ›

I don't recommend grilling pork chops that are less than 1-inch thick as they tend to dry out easier. On a medium-high heat BBQ, you want to grill boneless pork chops for 14 minutes per inch of thickness. Add 2 minutes per inch if you're using bone-in pork chops.

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What do you soak pork chops in before grilling? ›

A simple brine was all it took. For about two large pork chops (you can use bone-in or boneless), this is how it's done. You'll mix about 2 cups of water with ¼ cup of kosher salt and ¼ cup of granulated sugar until everything is dissolved.

Should you poke holes in pork chops before grilling? ›

It's not necessary to poke holes in the pork chops before marinating. The marinade will naturally penetrate the meat, especially if it's allowed to marinate for a sufficient amount of time.

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Why is my pork still tough after pressure cooker? ›

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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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.

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Why do my pork chops come out hard? ›

Under or overcooking your pork chops.

And, if you've ever encountered a dried-out, tough, chewy pork chop, that's a telltale sign of overcooking.

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How do you keep pork chops from getting tough? ›

Try a Marinade or Brine. A marinade or brine can introduce more moisture or lots of flavor into your meat before you cook it. A marinade is a sauce that introduces extra flavor to your pork, depending on the aromatics or herbs you choose to include. A brine pulls more moisture into the meat, which keeps your pork juicy ...