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Pressure Cooker Pork Chops With Mushroom Gravy - Tender, Comforting, and Fast

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Pork chops: 4 bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick
  • Mushrooms: 12 ounces cremini or button, sliced
  • Onion: 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil: 1–2 tablespoons
  • Flour: 2 tablespoons (for thickening)
  • Beef or chicken broth: 1 1/2 cups (low-sodium)
  • Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
  • Thyme: 1 teaspoon dried (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • Bay leaf: 1
  • Heavy cream or sour cream: 1/3 cup
  • Salt and black pepper: To taste
  • Fresh parsley: Optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep the pork: Pat the pork chops dry. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. This helps build a flavorful crust.
  • Sear the chops: Set the pressure cooker to Sauté (High). Add olive oil. When hot, sear chops 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Sauté the aromatics: Add butter to the pot. Stir in onion and mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring, until softened and lightly browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Make a quick roux: Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture. Stir for 1 minute to coat and cook off raw flour taste.
  • Deglaze: Pour in a splash of broth. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. This prevents a burn warning and boosts flavor.
  • Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in remaining broth, Worcestershire, Dijon, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
  • Pressure cook: Return pork chops and any juices to the pot, nestling them into the sauce. Seal the lid. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes (boneless) or 10 minutes (bone-in).
  • Natural release: Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid.
  • Finish the gravy: Transfer chops to a plate and tent with foil. Discard bay leaf. Stir in cream or sour cream until smooth. Simmer on Sauté for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust salt and pepper.
  • Serve: Spoon the mushroom gravy over the chops. Garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes, cauliflower mash, buttered egg noodles, or rice.