Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pork Chops are an easy dinner recipe that cooks up in a flash. They turn out so tender in the pressure cooker – the best!
I have to admit, pork chops are one of my favorite cuts of meat.
Not too expensive and super versatile – and I love the taste.
But then I made them in my instant pot.
And I realized I never really knew pork chops before.
They turn out so melt-in-your mouth tender in the instant pot, it’s unbelievable. Pair them with a yummy sauce and you have the perfect entrée in just about 30 minutes.
Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pork Chops
For this recipe, I chose a honey mustard sauce – because both my honey mustard chicken with bacon and my honey mustard salad dressing are wildly popular, so I thought you’d like that on pork chops, too 😉
It’s tangy and sweet and all around awesome.
My kids and husband loved this sauce so much, they basically ate it with a spoon right out of the instant pot while I was trying to convince them to eat around the actual table.
What can I say, I live with a bunch of hungry lions food lovers, ha!
My best tips to make these instant pot pork chops:
Don’t skip browning the chops – it’s only a couple of extra minutes, and it makes a big difference to the taste of the final dish.
Only exception: If you’re using frozen chops, you can’t really brown them. It works just fine if you’re pressed for time.
Allow the 5 minutes of natural pressure release. It helps the meat fibers relax, otherwise it will be more tough than tender.
Thicken the sauce to your taste. Since there is no evaporation happening in the pressure cooker, you need to thicken the sauce after cooking.
This is easy on the sauté setting and with a little cornstarch. I go for medium thick in the recipe.
If you like a thicker sauce, use and extra teaspoon of cornstarch.
If you prefer a thinner sauce, use only ½ teaspoon of cornstarch to thicken the juices.
What can you serve with these honey mustard pork chops?
We love these paired with a side that helps mop up all that delicious sauce!
Here are some of our favorites:
Mashed sweet potatoes (so delish with the honey mustard sauce!!) and sautéed green beans
Mashed potatoes
Over egg noodles with a side of broccoli
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Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water, mixed to make a slurry
Instructions
- Set instant pot to sauté. Add oil and add pork chops to inner pot.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brown on both sides.
- Add the onion and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Mix water, both mustards, honey, salt and pepper in a measuring jug.
- Switch off the instant pot and pour the water mix over the pork chops.
- Scrape the browned bits off the bottom, then add the rosemary.
- Close the instant pot and turn the valve to “sealing”. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Switch off the instant pot and do a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure before opening the instant pot.
- Remove pork chops from the instant pot.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into juices.
- Set instant pot to “sauté” and cook, stirring, for about a minute or until sauce has thickened.
- Serve over pork chops.
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Recipe first shared on Food Fanatic as Instant Pot Honey Mustard Pork Chops Recipe
Donna says
This was an amazing instant pot recipe. It’s now my go to pork chop recipe. Very flavorful. I left out the Rosemary (not a fan) I did use yellow mustard in place of the grain mustard. I also substituted garlic salt for table salt.
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
Kayleigh says
I made these for my family for dinner. I was nervous how they would come out because I rarely cook. So quick and easy in the instant pot, and everyone was raving how delicious and tender they were! Thank you so much!
Nora says
I’m so glad, Kayleigh!
EVA says
If I only have 2 chops do I need to reduce the cook time?
Nora says
Eva, the cooking time stays the same. Hope this helps!
Linda says
I love your recipe only dilemma is that I have an eight quart instant pot, since I have to add two cups of water to avoid the « burn » alert do I automatically double the ingredients that are mixed with the water to give it that special taste?
Nora says
Linda, that’s what I would do!
Terry says
I used an 8 quart and did regular recipe and had no burn issue.
Alena says
I just made this tonight for dinner and it was delicious! I didn’t have honey, so I substituted honey mustard dressing and it worked out! Next time I will make sure to have honey.
Nora says
Thank you so much for sharing your substitution, Alena! Glad it worked out so well 🙂
Miranda says
I used the honey mustard sauce over boneless pork ribs with a cut up onion in the crockpot for about 9 hours. It was amazing. We served it with a baked sweet potatoe.
JoAnn Braden says
I made this last night! Was delicious! I will make it again!
Nora Rusev says
I’m so glad, JoAnn!
Darlene Smith says
These pork chops were delicious I didn’t have rosemary so Used a little cinnamon.
Roberta says
This was so good!
Nora says
I’m glad you enjoyed the pork chops, Roberta. Thanks you for coming back to leave a review, I appreciate your time.
Evie says
My aunt used to make this when I was a kid and I’ve been searching for a similar recipe. Going to make it today.
Nora says
Evie, I hope you enjoyed the chops!
Trish McCusker says
When doubling recipe, do you adjust the time?
Nora says
There shouldn’t be any need to adjust the time when doubling a pressure cooker recipe! You’ll just have to brown the chops in batches, but the pressure cooking time should be the same.
Martha Wolf says
Hi, this was so good! Think it would work with chicken breasts or thighs?
Nora says
Hi Martha, glad you enjoyed the recipe! And yes, it’s absolutely delicious with chicken. I’ve only made it with bone-in chicken thighs before and pressure cooked them on high for 12 minutes. But I’m sure chicken breasts would be great, too! Hope that helps 🙂
Martha Wolf says
Thanks so much!
Terri Andersson says
I made this for some very picky kids and they loved it!
Nora says
That’s so good to hear, Terri! Glad the kids liked it!
Vicky says
Would you use a different cooking time for bone-in chops?
Nora says
Hi Vicky! Hmmmm good question. I would go with the 8 minutes and then check them. You can always close the IP again and cook them for another few minutes, if they’re not done yet!
Alex says
For the prepared mustard, can I just use mustard that I already have in a bottle? I have both yellow and Dijon, and I’m wondering which would work better. Thanks!
Nora says
Yes definitely! I would personally prefer Dijon. Hope that helps! 🙂
Alex says
Thanks so much for the reply! I made it tonight using Dijon for the prepared mustard and it was amazing! Will definitely be saving this recipe!!
Tara M Martinez says
Made this tonight, didn’t change a thing and we really enjoyed it! Thanks for posting!
Nora says
Thank YOU for making it, Tara! And for coming back to leave a review – I appreciate your time and I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Deirdre says
Hi,
Do you adjust the time for frozen pork chops? I’m a newbie and this sounds delicious
Nora says
Hi Deirdre, yes I do. Depending on the thickness of your chops, you’ll want to add an extra 3-6 minutes to the cooking time if cooking from frozen. If they aren’t tender after that, just close your IP again and cook them for another 2-3 minutes on high pressure!
Jade says
Hi! Could this possibly translate to a slow cooker if i don’t have an instant pot? ? it looks SO GOOD. I’d love to make it tomorrow night for my husband.
Nora says
Sorry I’m so late, Jade ? I wouldn’t make it in a crockpot probably, but you can just make it on the stove. Brown the pork, then simmer with a lid on until done and finish the sauce like the recipe says.
Evie says
I think it would be fine in a crockpot.
Patty says
A wonderfully delicious comfort food. Thank you for sharing.
Nora says
Glad you liked it, Patty!
Michelle says
Loved this! I used chicken broth instead of water and reduced the sauce on sauté instead of using a thickener.
Nora says
I’m so glad to hear this, Michelle! Thanks for coming back to leave a recipe review – I much appreciate your time.
Athena says
Can I use loin roast cut into chops?
Nora says
Hi Athena, yes you can! I’ve made this recipe with loin chops and it’s super tasty. Hope this helps!
Sue Placey says
What changes would I need to make to make this in a 3 quart mini instant pot?
Nora says
I have never tried making this in a different sized Instant Pot, so I’m afraid I don’t know!