Instant Pot Autumn Apple Pork Chops are incredibly delicious! These pressure cooker pork chops are rich and warm tasting with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg in an incredible apple gravy. My family’s absolute favorite pork chop recipe!
Originally published on Oct 19, 2017
Instant Pot Autumn Apple Pork Chops
I typically make pork chops with a mushroom gravy, and they come out tender and delicious. But when I make these, my family runs to the table! When we start eating, it gets really quiet, and all you can hear is yum, and mmmm after every bite.
Being a Washington girl, I’m used to having apples around all year long. The Autumn apples are my favorite, as they seem to have a freshness and sweet flavor that you can’t get any other time of the year.
I would still make this dish with any apples, but Fall ones are my favorite! I like Fuji or Red Delicious, as I prefer sweet apples in this recipe.
Part of the charm is the way the flavors play off of each other. The sweet of the apple and brown sugar, and the savory flavors of the pork, salt, and the onion. And just a touch of spice to set it off. Perfection!
These Instant Pot Autumn Apple Pork Chops are very simply made. You can easily make these on a busy weeknight. You don’t even have to peel the apples! I never do!
I hope you try this pressure cooker pork chops recipe. It is delicious, and kids of all ages love it!
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Instant Pot Autumn Apple Pork Chops are rich and warm tasting with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. My family’s absolute favorite pork chop recipe!
- 3 Apples (I prefer a sweet variety, like Red Delicious) sliced about 1/4" thick
- 1 Small Sweet Onion (Walla Walla, Vidalia, etc) Cut in half and thinly sliced.
- 2-4 Pork Chops (I prefer bone-in 3/4")
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 cup Plus 1 Tbsp Water (divided)
- 4 Tbsp Butter (unsalted)
- 4 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- Pinch of Salt
- 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
- 3 Tbsp Cold Water
- 2-4 Small Potatoes (to cook with pork chops as a side dish)
- Chopped Pecans (optional)
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Prepare apples by coring, and slicing (peeling is optional. I never do). Set aside.
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Remove the outer skin of the onion. Cut in half and slice thinly (You will have half circles). Set aside.
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Season the pork chops with a sprinkling of salt and pepper on each side. Go lightly on the pepper. Set aside while pot warms up.
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Turn the IP to Sauté mode (Normal heat). When the display reads "Hot" add the oil to the pot.
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Add the pork chops, two at a time, and brown on each side for about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
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Add the onion and 1 Tbsp water. Cook the onion, stirring frequently and scraping to deglaze the pot (get all of the brown bits off the bottom). I like to use a wooden spoon.
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When the onions are translucent and tender, add the butter and stir until melted.
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Add the apples and 1/4 cup water. Stir well.
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Add the pork chops (and any juices on the plate) back in and just set them on top of the apples. Don't stir.
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If you are cooking potatoes with this dish, set them on top of the pork chops. Leave them whole (small potatoes).
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Put the lid on the pot and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Cancel the Sauté mode.
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Press the Manual (or Pressure Cook) button and then the + or - button to select 10 (8 minutes for thinner chops) minutes.
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***Yes, the pot will come to pressure with only 1/4 cup of water in it. This is because the apples will release water as the pot is heating up and building pressure, so you will be okay. It's the same for making applesauce!
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While the pork chops are cooking, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
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When the cook cycle ends and the pot beeps, don't do anything to it, just let it naturally release pressure for 10 minutes (the counter will begin counting up). After the 10 minutes is up, turn the steam release knob to manually release the remaining pressure.
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When the pin in the lid drops, open the lid. Remove the pork chops (and potatoes) to a plate and cover with foil or a lid to keep warm.
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Turn the Sauté mode back on.
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Add the brown sugar mixture to the apple mixture and stir.
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Mix the corn starch with the cold water. Stir the corn starch slurry into the apple mixture, stirring constantly.
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When the mixture thickens, turn off the pot. Remove apple gravy to a serving bowl immediately.
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Serve the pork chops smothered in the warm apple gravy. Yum!
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Garnish with chopped pecans, if desired.
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Janine
Fantastic – easy and delish! I made with 4 bone-in chops, 3 Granny Smith and added 8 whole baby red potatoes. The apples do cook down but the sauce is great. Added 1/4 tsp ginger to spices, plus some thyme sprigs from my garden. Will make again.
Brenda
I made this last night for dinner and found myself still thinking about it this morning as I was waking up! It was that good! I used Jazzy apples because those were what I had. The gravy was perfection. Thank you for this amazing recipe. I bought your cookbook shortly after buying my IP and have enjoyed every recipe from it that I have tried I am no longer intimidated by my IP. I use it several times a week now. I will be making your apple crisp tonight with the rest of my apples. Can’t wait! Thanks again!
Sandy
I’m so pleased to know that! And yes, this recipe. That gravy! Now I want some, lol!
Laurie
Made this tonight. The directions were awesome and the meat and sauce were delicious. I had some apple cider so I used that instead of the water. Yum. My first recipe from this site and I’ll definitely be back. Thank you!!!
Louann Hansen
Delicious! Used two pork chops and only 2 T brown sugar. Reduced the amount of cornstarch also. It was a huge hit!
Virginia
Just made this, and it’s delicious!
Question for you: I made 3 chops, and I find that I have about double the apple gravy that I need for the chops. (I am SOOO saving every last drop of it, though.) Do you have any recommendations for additional uses for the apple gravy?
Sandy
Hi Virginia, oh that apple gravy! YUM! Try it over mashed potatoes, it is fabulous!
Reggie
Oh my, this was so good! I don’t even like pork chops and I couldn’t get enough of this recipe. I agree with the others, I wanted to eat the gravy out of a bowl! Hope it gave this a 5 star rating, it doesn’t seem to be working for me. Thank you for a delicious dinner tonight, I will be making it again and again!