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Cris here.

When Iowa Pork Farmers recently reached out to me to create a sponsored recipe, I knew I wanted to do a pork chop recipe because I get so many emails about recipes for pork chops and how to cook the the perfect pork chop.

Truth be told, I was also VERY excited to work on this post because two of my best friends (Jent and Heather) are pork farmers. So I was happy to share a recipe in honor of farmers.

How to Cook the Perfect Pork Chop

We love pork chops around here and cook them often. Readers often ask me about how to get a tender chop. The secret to cooking the perfect pork chop involves paying close attention to the method in which you cook your chops.

Cooking Pork Chops on the Grill, in the Oven and on the Stove

One common mistake while cooking pork chops on the grill, stove or oven is that folks tend to overcook pork. When using dry heat like that of a grill, stove or oven, it is very important to stop cooking before the chop overcooks or it may turn tough or dry out. Cook fresh cuts of pork to a blush pink color and an internal temperature of 145. The best way to achieve the perfect tender, juicy pork chop on the grill, stove or is to use a meat thermometer (this is our favorite one) and remove the chop once it reaches 145 and let it rest a few minutes before serving or cutting into it.

Cooking Pork Chops in the Crock Pot and Electric Pressure Cooker

The opposite advice is needed when using moist heat to cook your pork chops, like in a crock pot or pressure cooker. The key to super tender chops in the crock pot or electric pressure cooker is often cooking it a bit longer, if your find your chop to be a little tough. Cooking longer under moist heat tends to create a more tender chop, the opposite of cooking under dry heat.

Electric Pressure Cooker Pepper Jack Pork Chops Recipe

Electric Pressure Cooker Pepper Jack Pork Chops

Are you looking for a pork chop recipe for your Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot or Crock Pot Express? Our Electric Pressure Cooker Pepper Jack Pork Chops Recipe is a super easy one pot dinner that everyone loves! We are giving you tips on how to cook the perfect pork chop every time! Tender and juicy, this recipe makes cooking pork chops easy!

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Electric Pressure Cooker

Keyword: Ninja Foodi Recipes, Pepper Jack Pork Chops

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Natural Release: 15

Total Time: 22

Servings: -4

Calories: 542kcal

Author: Cris

Ingredients

7 Boneless Pork Chops
2.5 tablespoons Fat or Oil (We used bacon fat)
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
12 oz frozen green beans
8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
1 bell pepper cut into thick slices
1 cup chicken broth
12 slices pepper jack cheese

Instructions

Heat oil or fat in a 6 quart electric pressure cooker on saute feature with the lid off.
Combine cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a gallon size baggie.
Place chops inside baggie and toss until coated.
Brown chops on both sides in electric pressure cooker.
Turn off saute feature and add green beans, mushrooms and bell pepper to the pot.
Pour broth over top and salt & pepper vegetables to taste.
Seal the lid and place under high pressure for 10-12 minutes or until pork chops are tender.
While hot, carefully plate pork chops and veggies and top with slices of pepper jack cheese before serving.

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Notes

This is an electric pressure cooker recipe. If you would like the crock pot version you can find it here: Crock Pot Pepper Jack Pork Chops.
If you are looking for more low carb recipes, you can find them here: Low Carb Recipes.
This is a recipe that we have tested in our Ninja Foodi but you should be able to make it in any 6-8 quart electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot and Crock Pot Express. (8 quarts may require you to add a little more chicken broth to reach pressure).
If you are looking for more Ninja Foodi Recipes, you can find them here. You can also make any of our Instant Pot Recipes and Air Fryer Recipes in the Ninja Foodi.
If you are using an 8-quart Instant Pot, you may need to use a half cup more liquid to make sure your Instant Pot will come up to pressure.
Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

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Electric Pressure Cooker Pepper Jack Pork Chops Notes:

This is an electric pressure cooker recipe. If you would like the crock pot version you can find it here: Crock Pot Pepper Jack Pork Chops.
If you are looking for more low carb recipes, you can find them here: Low Carb Recipes.
This is a recipe that we have tested in our Ninja Foodi but you should be able to make it in any 6-8 quart electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot and Crock Pot Express. (8 quarts may require you to add a little more chicken broth to reach pressure).
If you are looking for more Ninja Foodi Recipes, you can find them here. You can also make any of our Instant Pot Recipes and Air Fryer Recipes in the Ninja Foodi.
If you are using an 8-quart Instant Pot, you may need to use a half cup more liquid to make sure your Instant Pot will come up to pressure.
Looking for more recipes? Our Recipe Finder can help you find exactly what you need.
Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in our Amazon Influencer Shop.
As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

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We are THRILLED to get to the opportunity to co-sponsor a giveaway of the Ninja Foodi with Iowa Pork Farmers!

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Contest runs from 12/10/18 until 11:59 PM 12/19/18 EST.
Must be 18 years or older.
Winner will be announced in the 12/21/18 newsletter (subscribe to the newsletter here) and winner will contacted via provided giveaway email.
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Whether you've been told you can't cook your whole life or you have the knife skills of a professional chef, Cris loves to connect you to just the right recipe.

Her site Recipes That Crock is dedicated to helping everyone find delicious recipes to serve their families every month.