Instant Pot® Honey-Soy Pork Chops
Description
Sweet honey and salty soy and bacon combine to make a thick and tasty sauce for this delicious Instant Pot® recipe for pork chops.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon salted butter
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2 slices bacon, chopped
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4 (6 ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
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1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1/2 cup cold water
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions
1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and bacon; saute until bacon is cooked but not quite crispy, about 5 minutes. Add pork chops and sear for about 1 minute on each side. Gently stir in honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
2
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer pork chops to a plate and switch back to Saute function.
4
Whisk cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the pot. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops.