Pork Chops with Oniony Mashed Potatoes and Cider Gravy

An electric pressure cooker makes quick work of this pork chop recipe served over oniony mashed potatoes and topped with apple cider gravy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 36 mins
• Total Time: 51 mins
• Calories: 720 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 cup hard apple cider
• 2 (1-inch thick) bone-in center-cut pork chops
• 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1.5 teaspoons maple syrup
• 0.25 cup hot milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine pork chops, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake until pork chops are coated with seasoning.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Fagor®) and select Brown function. Pour in oil. Add pork, with seasoning, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the pot. Cook onions until soft and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add potatoes and garlic. Balance pork chops over potatoes.

Step 4

Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Nudge valve slightly open to release remaining pressure more rapidly. Transfer pork chops to a plate.

Step 5

Transfer potatoes and onions to a bowl using a slotted spoon, leaving gravy in the pot. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and milk to the potatoes; mash until smooth.

Step 6

Divide mashed potatoes between serving plates. Top with 1 pork chop. Spoon gravy on top.

Step 7

Whisk apple cider, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and nutmeg in a bowl. Pour over pork chops. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.