Instant Pot® Honey-Soy Pork Chops

Sweet honey and salty soy and bacon combine to make a thick and tasty sauce for this delicious Instant Pot® recipe for pork chops.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 4 (6 ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup cold water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and bacon; saute until bacon is cooked but not quite crispy, about 5 minutes. Add pork chops and sear for about 1 minute on each side. Gently stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic.

Step 2

Whisk cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the pot. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops.

Step 3

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer pork chops to a plate and switch back to Saute function.