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!
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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
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.
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- 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.
Nutrition
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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Margaret McGovern says
Sally’s Pork Chops
2-4 thick pork chops
1 T olive oil
1 large white onion, sliced
1 cup whole milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh, snipped thyme
1/4 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper chops liberally on both sides. In a large skillet, pan fry chops in olive oil until browned on both sides. Add thyme and cumin to milk and stir until mixed. Cover chops with onions and then pour milk over all. Simmer for 45 minutes or until chops are tender.
Amy Brown says
pork bbq!
Jacqui M Christensen says
We love Pulled pork sandwiches!
Robin Warnberg says
Pork chops, slathered with mayo and topped with cheese then baked. Really amazing
Marianne Hertel says
My Favorite is a Pork Stew that has Greek olives, whole tomatoes,Italian Sausage that is sliced and even more! Whenever I make this stew is fills my home with a wonderful smell and lots of leftovers that taste great! 🙂
Jim Wilson says
Love your Slow Cooker Southwest Pork Stew! It is the perfect follow up meal after smoking a butt or shoulder.
Lisa Garrett says
Pulled pork
Jacqui M Christensen says
My favorite pork dish is the Mississippi pork roast. My kids love it!
Callie Kakascik says
I love a good ol’ pulled pork, so versatile and delish!
Jamie Griffin says
WE love cooking pork roast or the Unstuffed Bell Pepper Soup this time of year. We love to use Pork in most of our recipes that call for pork or ground beef.
Sandi B. says
I love baking pork chops in French onion soup. So moist. Great flavor.
Shelby steeves says
Pulled pork for me!!
Fletia Kyle says
MY FAVORITE PORK DISH IS FROM CRIS’ DISHES: CROCK POT HOMESTYLE PORK CHOPS. YUM-YUM GOOD!!!
Lisa schumaker says
My favorite is pork tenderloin tied with rosemary and thyme with a mustard glaze cooked on the grill.
Sheila Jones says
I would really love to have pressure cooker air fryer
Cheryl Sanders says
Kaula pork is my favorite pork recipe.
Karen Omodt says
My favorite is Panamanian TexMex tamales.
Liz says
Simply pork roast cooked in slow cooker.
Mickey Key says
I love your recipes! They are down to earth, very tasty and pantry friendly. Have a wonderful holiday and keep up the good work.
Debra M Brown says
Pernil with rice and beans
Jennifer says
Favorite pork dish is probably pork tenderloin with various marinades, or with bbq sauce in the crockpot if I want to feed a bunch of people.
Linda says
Would like to have an air fryer, so a combo would be even more perfect!!
Pat Hawkinson says
I love pulled pork sandwiches! I really enjoy your videos & recipes! You are both just down to earth, fun lovin’ people. Keep up the awesomeness!!
Mike B says
Kalua pork or my mom’s pork adobo and rice.