Instant Pot San Francisco Chops Recipe

Name: Instant Pot San Francisco Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 2 pork chops, about 1-inch thick; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water

Servings: persons

1
Turn on Instant Pot to Saute mode. Once hot, add the oil.
2
Gently place the pork chops in the heated pot and season with salt and pepper. Once one side is golden, flip over and add the garlic. Continue cooking until the other side of the pork chop has browned.
3
Turn the Instant Pot off and prepare sauce ingredients in a bowl: soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Pour sauce over the pork chops.
4
Pressure cook for 1 minute. Let the pressure release naturally, then put pork chops on a plate; let rest.
5
Pour the leftover sauce into a small saucepan with the water and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and cook until thick.
6
Slice up the pork and drizzle the sauce over the top.

304

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 2 pork chops, about 1-inch thick, salt and pepper, to taste, 2 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot San Francisco Chops falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Instant Pot San Francisco Chops

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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