How to Make Pressure Cooker Bone-In Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, and Carrots - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking dinner, there's nothing quite like the convenience and versatility of a pressure cooker. This kitchen appliance can simplify meal prep and cook food quickly, making it a great option for busy weeknights. One dish that is particularly well-suited for cooking in a pressure cooker is bone-in pork chops, along with sides like baked potatoes and carrots. These ingredients are perfect for creating a wholesome and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

  • 4 3/4-inch thick bone-in pork chops
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup butter, divided
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup baby carrots, or more to taste (Optional)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 whole russet potatoes, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook pork chops in hot butter until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a plate.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the pressure cooker. Sauté onion and carrots in hot butter until fragrant, about 2 minutes; pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Return pork chops to the pressure cooker pot.
  • Set a steamer basket on top of pork chops and place potatoes in the basket.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 13 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure using the natural-release method, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Slice potatoes along their tops and serve with pork chops and carrots.
  • Nutrition

    574 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 404mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1807mg