This is a rich recipe for one-pot Instant Pot pork chops and rice with creamy dill sauce. It’s made with a fresh taste of dill, lemon, garlic, and wild rice. The best part of this dish is how creamy each bite is.
Juicy pork chops are unquestionably one of the best dinners you can make for the whole family.
A well-cooked pork chop is juicy, tender, and the ultimate comfort food.
This is why I adore pork chop recipes and continue to make them sharing my tips with you along the way.
This recipe features fork-tender pork chops, parboiled wild rice, and a rich flavorful sauce. It’s also a one-pot meal and the pork chops and rice are done cooking at the same time.
I also have a baked casserole version of this recipe.
Is it Easy to Cook Instant Pot Pork Chops?
Yes! An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker that can help you bring out the best flavors in your pork chops in a short amount of time.
Looking for just Instant Pot pork chops? Check out my other recipe for pork chops in the Instant Pot.
Tips on Making Pork Chops
Pork chops seem daunting and like they're impossible to cook. However, I want to share the tips that have helped me create the juiciest meal.
If you overcook your pork chop or do not season it right, it could lead to a very bland plate of food. Follow this advice for the best results.
Rest the Meat Once you have evenly cooked your meat, you can let it rest before adding it to the instant pot. It allows the fibers to rest, and you end up with a juicier piece of meat.
Brown the Meat To get browned pork chops, they must first be pat dry with paper towels, otherwise, they will only turn a whitish-gray color instead of searing.
The goal of browning it is not to cook it through but to give a nice sear on the pork chops. It’s important not to overdo the browning because the goal is not to cook them fully.
Cooking them fully in this step can cause them to lose their tenderness and become incredibly chewy.
It's essential to brown each side of the pork chops for 2-3 minutes and finish it in the pressure cooker.
Browned Bits Always scrape up any brown bits left behind from cooking in the Instant Pot. It can cause the infamous burn notice on the screen as it’s cooking, especially when there’s rice in it.
Why Are My Pork Chops Tough?
Pork chops are a slice of very lean meat, and because of this, they actually cook relatively quickly. You can easily overcook a pork chop, and it causes them to dry out super fast.
This is why I like cooking thicker pork chops. Here in Iowa, we call them the Iowa chop.
They’re 2″ thick and any butcher can cut them this thick in the grocery store meat department.
Ingredients For Instant Pot Pork Chops and Rice
For this recipe, the number one ingredient to be aware of is using parboiled wild rice mix.
It will not cook the same if it is not parboiled and wild rice also cooks differently than white or brown rice.
- Bone-in Pork Chops
- Canola Oil
- Parboiled Wild Rice Mix
- Chicken Broth
Ingredients For Creamy Dill Sauce
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Dijon Mustard
- Lemon Juice
- Minced Garlic
- Dill
- Salt
- Black Pepper
How Do You Cook Pork Chops and Rice in an Instant Pot?
Follow these simple instructions for the meal of a lifetime. The entire process should take less than 40 minutes, though your first time may take a little longer.
Here is how to get started:
- In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
- Pat each pork chop dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté function. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Once the Instant Pot is hot, add 2 pork chops at a time and brown for 2-3 minutes on each side. Continue until all pork chops are browned, then press the Cancel button.
- Set pork chops aside.
- Add chicken broth to the Instant Pot and scrape up any brown tidbits left from the pork.
- Add rice to the Instant Pot and stir. Place pork chops on top of the rice.
- Pour all but ⅓ cup of the sauce on top of the pork chops in the Instant Pot.
- Place the lid on top, seal the vent, and set it to Manual with 15 minutes on the timer.
- It takes approximately 10-12 minutes for pressure to build before the timer counts down.
- Once the cook time ends, quick release the vent, press the Cancel button so it does not continue to cook, and open the lid.
- Remove pork chops and serve with the rice. Add the remaining dill sauce on top of the pork chops.
Final Thoughts
Pork chops are one of my favorite dishes because they don't take long to make. Using a pressure cooker allows you to cook the juiciest pork chops and rice all at once.
Recommended Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot Pork Chops and Rice with Dill Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 – 2" Bone-in Pork Chops
- 1-2 tablespoons Canola Oil
- 1 ⅔ cups Parboiled Wild Rice Mix Must say parboiled wild rice on the package or it will not cook correctly.
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
Creamy Dill Sauce
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Dill
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the dill sauce ingredients.
- Pat each pork chop dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of each pork chop with salt and pepper.
- Set Instant Pot to the Saute setting. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add 2 pork chops at a time and brown for 2-3 minutes on each side. Continue until all pork chops are browned, then press the Cancel button. Set pork chops aside.
- Add chicken broth to the Instant Pot and scrape up any brown bits left from the pork. Add rice to the pot and stir. Lay pork chops on top. Pour all but ⅓ cup of the dill sauce on top of the pork chops.
- Place the lid on top, seal the vent, and set to Manual with 15 minutes on the timer. Allow pressure to build for approximately 10-12 minutes before the timer counts down. Once the timer ends, quick release the vent, and press the Cancel button so it does not continue to cook. Remove the lid.
- Serve each pork chop with the remaining dill sauce.
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