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!

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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.

Much to my surprise and delight, my pork chops turned out absolutely amazing!! They were fall off the bone tender and packed full of flavor. They were easily the most moist pork chops I have EVER eaten. With that in mind, I knew I better share this amazing Instant Pot BBQ pork chops recipe ASAP! I can’t be the only one struggling to find an amazing Instant Pot BBQ pork chops recipe!

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.

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Instant Pot BBQ Pork Chops Recipe

Sarah | Must Have Mom

Quick and easy Instant Pot pork chops recipe that delivers moist, tender pork chops that are packed with flavor!

3.80 from 10 votes

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops
2 Tbsp olive oil
Rub Some Butt BBQ Seasoning or your favorite pork seasoning
Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'N Spicy BBQ Sauce or your favorite BBQ sauce
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

Season both sides of pork chop with your favorite pork seasoning (I use "Rub Some Butt BBQ Seasoning).
Turn Instant Pot pressure cooker to "Saute" option and add olive oil. Allow to get hot and then brown your pork chops on both sides, working them one at a time and removing them to a pan.
Once all pork chops have been browned add in chicken broth to pot. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan.
Add pork chops back into pot, with chicken broth. Add a squirt (2 Tbsp or so) of BBQ sauce into the pot.
Place lid on and set the Instant Pot to "Manual" 10 minutes. Allow pressure cooker to count down and finish cooking, then turn it off. Allow pressure to naturally release. After ten minutes you may release any remaining pressure and remove lid. If you release pressure immediately it will dry out the pork chops so resist the urge to release pressure before 10 minutes have passed.
Remove pork chops and place them on a baking sheet. Baste with BBQ sauce and place under oven broiler on high for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and bubbly. Serve immediately.

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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? ›

As mentioned previously, the biggest culprit behind dried out pork is overcooking. According to Ray Lampe (aka Dr. BBQ), “cook your chops just as you would a steak -- 145 for medium rare and 160 for medium and always with a 3 minute rest [to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat].

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 do you get BBQ sauce to stick to pork chops? ›

Heat the bbq sauce up before basting the sauce on to the chops during cooking. The sauce will stick to the food better if you heat the sauce up first.

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How long should you BBQ pork chops? ›

Grill the pork chops over direct heat, with the lid closed, until the pork chops are well-marked, for 8-12 minutes total, turning once. For juicy pork chops, the chops should still be barely pink in the middle and 140°F. Rest the chops for 5 minutes for the juices to set into the meat before cutting, and serve.

How long to cook 1 inch pork chops on BBQ? ›

Grilling 1-inch thick pork chops generally takes about 4 to 5 minutes per side, assuming the grill is preheated to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 204°C). Remember to use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches a safe 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare to 160°F (71°C) for medium doneness.

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Why do pork chops dry out on the grill? ›

Stay away from the higher temperature ranges that will leave the pork irreversibly tough and dry. Remember, in an overcooked pork chop, there is no fat to compensate for how the muscle fibers have squeezed out all their water, and there is no gelatin waiting to appear to re-introduce liquid to the meat.

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How do you add moisture to cooked pork chops? ›

Bake your pork chops in liquid or fat

A very common method of making pork chops is to lay the pork chops in a baking dish, fill the dish with liquid, and then bake them. This re-heating method follows the same process, re-introducing the chops to liquids or fats in order to keep them moist and tender.