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A plate of pork chops with jalapeƱos and red onions, with an Instant Pot in the background

Instant Pot JalapeƱo Smothered Pork Chops

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  • Author: Mike Vrobel
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Instant Pot JalapeƱo Smothered Pork Chops. Pork shoulder chops, smothered with a jalapeƱo marinade, and pressure cooked to fall off the bone tenderness.

Ingredients

Scale

Jalapeno Marinade

  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 5 jalapeƱos, stems removed
  • 1 packed cup cilantro leaves and stems (a small handful)
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Ā½ cup vegetable oil

Pork chops

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder chops, cut Ā½- to Ā¾-inch thick (I got 4 chops)
  • 1 cup water (or chicken broth)
  • Sliced red onion for garnish
  • Sliced jalapeƱos for garnish
  • Minced cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Process the JalapeƱo marinade: Drop the garlic cloves into a running food processor, and let them bounce around until completely minced. Add the stemmed jalapeƱos, cilantro, 2 teaspoons salt, and brown sugar, and mince in the food processor with 1-second pulses, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the lime juice and vegetable oil and process for a few seconds to completely combine. (If you donā€™t have a food processor, finely mince everything, then stir in the lime juice and vegetable oil.)
  2. Marinate the pork chops: Put the pork shoulder chops in a baking dish, pour the marinade over the top, and turn the chops to completely coat with marinade. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours. (Or, put the chops in a zip-top bag, pour in the marinade, and smush it around to cover the chops before refrigerating, turning the bag every 15 minutes or so to even out the marinade.)
  3. Everything in the pot: Pour the Ā½ cup of water into an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker, then loosely stack the pork chops in the pot. Pour the remaining marinade over the top of the chops.
  4. Pressure cook for 20 minutes with a Natural Release: Lock the lid. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes in an Instant Pot or other electric PC, or for 16 minutes in a stovetop PC. (Use ā€œManualā€ or ā€œPressure Cookā€ mode in an Instant Pot.) Let the pressure come down naturally, about 20 more minutes. (If you get impatient you can quick release the remaining pressure after 15 minutes of natural release.)
  5. Serve: Unlock the pressure cooker lid, tilting it away from you to avoid the hot steam. Gently scoop out the pork chops ā€“ they will be fall apart tender ā€“ and transfer to a serving platter. Ladle some of the pot sauce over the chops. Top with some fresh sliced jalapeƱos, red onions, and cilantro leaves. Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

Notes

If you donā€™t have a food processor, thin slice the jalapeƱos, mince the garlic and cilantro, and mix all the marinade ingredients together.

Tools

6 quart or larger pressure cooker (I love my Instant Pot 6-Quart Pressure Cooker)

Food Processor

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Sunday Dinner
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Find it online: https://www.dadcooksdinner.com/instant-pot-jalapeno-smothered-pork-chops/