Dinner for 4
Instant Pot Onion Pork Chops
$6.07for 430 minServes 4
Pork chops pressure-cook with onions and savory sauce, then finish with a quick cornstarch-thickened pan gravy.
Photo: pressurecookrecipes.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pork chops$2.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.07 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilVinegarAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Pork chops for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.52 per serving$6.07 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 small onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
- kosher salt
- 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
Steps
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Set a six-quart Instant Pot to sauté, heat the olive oil, and brown the chops for 2 minutes per side.
- Add the onion, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and chicken stock.
- Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, then release pressure naturally for 5 minutes.
- Check that the pork reaches 145 F, then transfer the chops to a plate and rest them for 3 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch with water, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, salt, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil, then simmer it in the pot for 2 minutes until thick.
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