Instant Pot Keto Smothered Pork Chops –
These tasty Instant Pot Keto Smothered Pork Chops are gluten-free, low carb, paleo, and have a whole30 (dairy free) option. Savory seared pork chops smothered in a creamy sauce with bacon, garlic, and mushrooms.
Succulent and flavor-rich, these Instant Pot Keto Smothered Pork Chops are low in carbs, paleo and have a whole30 option as well. Tender pork chops seared and cooked in the Instant Pot® with a delicious bacon mushroom cream sauce.
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My teenage son actually ate 3 of this pork chops! I still can’t get over how much a skinny teenage boy can eat, but he had missed lunch that day and was apparently starving, lol.
My hubby was very sad that there was only one chop left by the time he came home from work, but honestly, my son thought he was being generous not eating the last one, lol.
It is easy to make amazing smothered pork chops in the Instant Pot®! Searing meat, making the sauce and pressure cooking the whole meal in one muti-functioning appliance, means fewer dishes to wash, yay!
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Instant Pot Keto Smothered Pork Chops
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in or boneless, average cut pork loin chops (about 1.3 lbs)
- 2 slices uncooked bacon, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp fine ground sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup sliced white mushrooms
- 1 cup beef broth or bone broth
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk (for dairy free)
- ½ tbsp teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or minced fresh parsley to garnish
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Instructions:
- Sprinkle each side of pork chops with thyme, salt, and pepper
- Press Saute and add the avocado oil or olive oil to the inner pot. Heat until the pot shows “hot” on the screen.
- Sear the pork chops on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes to just brown the sides in the inner pot. Remove the pork chops from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- While still hot add the chopped bacon, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms to the pot and saute for about 3 to 4 minutes until garlic has softened and bacon is browning.
- Add the beef broth to the pot and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Stir in the onion powder and garlic powder. Press “Cancel” to turn off saute mode.
- Add pork chops back to the pot.
- Secure and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release handle to Sealing.
- Select Pressure Cook on High Pressure (Normal) and set the timer for 10 minutes for bone-in chops or 7 minutes for boneless chops by pressing the + or – buttons. *Check the chart below for Instant Pot cooking times and more options*.
- Once cooking time is done, let the pressure Naturally Release for 10 minutes (don’t touch anything for 10 minutes), then Quick Release the remaining pressure (carefully while keeping face away from steam and hands in protective oven mitts, turn steam release handle to Venting).
- Once all steam has released (the pin on the lid will drop and the lid will unlock), open the lid and remove only the pork chops, plate & cover to keep warm. Leave the mushrooms bacon and sauce in the pot and select Saute and heat until bubbling.
- Add the heavy cream or coconut milk to the sauce and stir. Continue to heat on saute until bubbling. Press “Warm” on the pot. Plate pork chops and pour the mushroom bacon sauce over the chops
- garnish with fresh thyme leaves or fresh parsley.
Nutritional Data: Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1 Pork Chop (5.2 ounces), Amounts per Serving: Cal: 452, Carbs: 2g, Net Carbs: 2g, Fiber: 0g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Protein: 33g, Sugars: 1g, Sodium: 422mg.
*all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
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Instant Pot Keto Smothered Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless average cut pork loin chops (about 1.3 lbs)
- 2 slices uncooked bacon chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp fine ground sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ⅔ cup sliced white mushrooms
- 1 cup beef broth or bone broth
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for dairy free
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or minced fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle each side of pork chops with thyme, salt, and pepper
- Press Saute and add the avocado oil or olive oil to the inner pot. Heat until the pot shows “hot” on the screen.
- Sear the pork chops on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes to just brown the sides in the inner pot. Remove the pork chops from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- While still hot add the chopped bacon, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms to the pot and saute for about 3 to 4 minutes until the garlic has softened and bacon is browning.
- Add the beef broth to the pot and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Stir in the onion powder and garlic powder. Press “Cancel” to turn off saute mode.
- Add pork chops back to the pot.
- Secure and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release handle to Sealing.
- Select Pressure Cook on High Pressure (normal) and set the timer for 10 minutes for bone-in chops or 7 minutes for boneless chops by pressing the + or - buttons. *Check the chart above for Instant Pot cooking times and more options*.
- Once cooking time is done, let the pressure Naturally Release for 10 minutes (don’t touch anything for 10 minutes), then Quick Release the remaining pressure (carefully while keeping face away from steam and hands in protective oven mitts, turn steam release handle to Venting).
- Once all steam has released (the pin on the lid will drop and the lid will unlock), open the lid and remove only the pork chops, plate & cover to keep warm. Leave the mushrooms bacon and sauce in the pot and select Saute and heat until bubbling.
- Add the heavy cream or coconut milk to the sauce and stir. Continue to heat on saute until bubbling. Press “Warm” on the pot. Plate pork chops and pour the mushroom bacon sauce over the chops
- garnish with fresh thyme leaves or fresh parsley.
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Ed Rawls
I loved the recipe. The pork chops came out so tender and juicy, and the flavor was wonderful. The gravy was delicious. But only one critical thing. The gravy came out more like soup than like a gravy. It was very thin. Next time I would use less bone broth and possibly add some thickener. But the taste of the gravy was delicious.
Stacey
Thank you, Ed, for trying the recipe. Yes you can use either arrowroot powder mixed with butter to thicken the sauce if desired.
Norma
I made this tonight, delicious! Will definitely be making it again!
Stacey
Thank you, Norma, for trying the recipe & your kind words 🙂
Dale Courville
Stacey, I assume you are Beauty and I (a guy) am the Foodie!
I won an instant pot in a golf tournament – shot a 74 – then I played the last 3 holes – HaHa!
I had my first foray with an Instant Pot trying to make an Indian dish -not bad but wound up with way too much liquid. I struggled with the directions – both instant pot and the Indian Chef
I think I need to do this with an easier N American food recipe.
What I appreciate about this recipe and how you approach your recipe is how you lead us through it, as to what buttons to press.
I will give this a run – bought a Costco pork tenderloin and sliced into 1.5″ chops – should work fin for this
I will give this a 5* – not because I have made it but because you have made it easy – and I am sure it will be great. Who doesn’t like pork chops? Okay, maybe that doesn’t work in today’s multi-cultural world – HaHa
Debra M Curl
This is delicious. I used 8 thin bone in pork chops browned in two batches. I used Italian seasoning instead of thyme. I used one cup of cream, four slices of bacon and doubled the mushrooms. I used 1/2 teaspoon xanthum gum at the end to thicken the sauce.
Stacey
Thank you, Debra, for trying it & sharing your tips with us 🙂
Kim
Hi Debra, Just wondering, did you change the cooking time at all when you made this?
Allergen Free Momma
I made this tonight for dinner. I tripled the recipe and used an entire package of bacon because my family LOVES bacon. 😉 I ended up with 11 pork chops about 3/4 inch thick before cooking. Cooked for 10 minutes and I probably could have gotten away with 8 minutes and releasing the steam immediately the Instant Pot timer was complete. The pork turned out tender yet cooked more than I was aiming for. I prefer to left the meat set in the sauce to finish cooking.
I used 1 can of full fat coconut milk and stirred. Next, I added 4 Tbsp of Arrowroot Flour to 1 cup of sauce in a separate cup and mixed well before adding to the sauce to thicken it. The sauce wasn’t as thick as I was hoping, so I used my immersion blender to whip it up a bit. Perfect!!!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Karrie, for trying the recipe and sharing your tips with us 🙂
mike
Made this tonight. AWESOME!! I cooked for me & my wife. We both agreed this tasted like a restaurant meal we enjoyed locally at a great Cajun homecooking restaurant. (We live in south Louisiana:) Thanks for a GREAT recipe!!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Mike, for trying the recipe and your kind words! That Cajun restaurant sounds fabulous 🙂
Zanetta
Made this for the first time tonight. I used a little bit of Tapioca flour to thicken and left out the mushrooms due to my husband isn’t a fan. It was so good!
Stacey
Thank you, Zanetta, for trying the recipe and sharing your tips with us.
Tiffinie
I just made this tonight in my crockpot it is AMAZING! I saw someone else had done it on low for 6 to 8 hrs I did high for 3 hrs then transferred sauce to stove top to thicken I added 1 tbsp xanthan gum to sauce I also doubled recipe as I am meal prepping for the week.
Stacey
I will have to try the crockpot method! Thanks 🙂
Diana
This dish was amazing, can I double the liquids to have more gravy? My son ate his dinner out and then had two chops with gravy when he got home. This one is a keeper!
Stacey
Thank you, Diana, for trying the recipe and your kind words.
Diana
Hi Stacey, Making this again tonight, son’s request! Is it possible to double the liquids to make more gravy?
Thank you
Stacey
Yes, I would think so, but would need to reduce more to thicken or use more thickener if using that.
Marisa
I’ve made this at least 6 times since I’ve gotten my instant pot (December). One of our favorites!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Marisa, for making the recipe so many times and for your support and kind words. My family loves this one too.
Gary
I don’t usually comment, but I must say Stacey… This dish is fantastic! I spent the time to transfer the liquid (I put in nearly 2 cups of chicken stock) to a large saute pan to reduce it to about 2/3rds cup. I then whisked in 4 tablespoons of cream cheese (no cream), off heat and it became a perfect gravy!
I pored that luxurious gravy over both the thick boneless chops and steamed cauliflower (instead fo potatoes or rice) and not a drop was left at the end of the meal. Everyone raved at how good it was. Well done!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Gary for making the recipe and sharing your gravy technique. Love the use of cream cheese as a thickener!
Deanna
Made this last night and it was delicious! Used cashew cream instead of HCW or coconut milk (wanted to keep it paleo but I don’t care for coconut milk)…I reduced the liquid for a few minutes before adding. the cream. SO GOOD. Will try with chicken next. Thanks for the great recipe!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Deanna. Great idea to use cashew cream!
Janis McRae
So glad I found this recipe. Pork chops came out tender and the flavor was so good. Will be making these again!!!!!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Janis, for trying the recipe & your kind words.
Traci
This was the first recipe that I used to try out my new Instapot and it was a HUGE hit!! One of my littles said it was like we were eating at a restaurant, then he gave me a hug and told me this was the best dinner. My other little gave me a fist bump and said this was his favorite meal ever. And my hubby said it was delicious!! So thank you! And…. Thank you for the video, and the step by step directions with pictures! It was only becuase of those details that I was brave enough to use my instapot! We will make this again, for sure!
Stacey
Thank you, Traci, for trying the recipe and being brave enough to try the Instant Pot, which can be intimidating at first. I remember how scary it was the first time I used it! Awe, it brings me such joy to hear that your hubby and little ones liked it 🙂
Cheryl
I use Uncured Black Forest Applewood Smoked Bacon and it really gives this recipe an added layer of depth. Soooo good! Thank you!
Stacey
Thank you so much for trying the recipe, Cheryl and your kind words.
Cathy
This was my very first Instant Pot recipe, and we loved them. I did find the sauce to be a bit runny, so I thickened it with arrowroot. Otherwise, it was really very tasty.
Stacey
Thank you, Cathy 🙂
Ann Walker
can I use bone in pork chops?
Stacey
Yes, you can use bone-in chops, Ann. I have a cooking time chart in the post that shows suggested times for the bone-in chops.
S Smith
I may have done something wrong, but this was super runny for me. Ended up turning it into a soup.
Linds
Since it was a huge hit I’ve made this recipe twice this week! They were so good both times! My granddaughter said it accurately when she said “these are bomb.com”. I did cheat a little & thickened the sauce with a little cornstarch. So good!!!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Linds, for trying the recipe and your kind words! Your granddaughter sounds adorable!
Renee
This recipe was the first I made in my insta pot. Everyone loves it! I would like to make it again but with chicken breast. Can you give me directions on how I would prepare the chicken in the IP?
Stacey
You could make this with chicken and the times would depend on whether you use thighs, breast, bone-in or boneless and the thickness of the chicken. A chart with a general guide is here: https://instantpot.com/instantpot-cooking-time/
Sara
Hi! I made this tonight on my first try an IP! Once i placed everything back into the pot for pressure cooking time, i selected the “meat/stew, option. It forced a time of 35 on there. I could never adjust it to 7 or 9 minutes. I wasnt sure what to do. Looks tasty but scared to eat it. Any suggestions?
Stacey
Hi Sara, I use the “pressure cook” or “manual button” on some models for that recipe, not the meat stew as it has a preprogrammed (not adjustable time) for stewing meats. I think it will be eatable but might be very overcooked done at that cooking time.
Lesa
Looking forward to trying this. A friendly suggestion from a reader, though: I would prefer the printable recipe card not have pictures in it. I tried it and it would be 3 pages printed out and very costly to waste printer ink on pictures when you just need the recipe. Your pictures are beautiful, and I enjoy them in the blog post, but I don’t need to print them out. Thank you.
Stacey
Thanks for letting me know. I will see if there is a way to have them be on the card be not in the print version. Ps: I found a way to have instruction photos show on the card, but not show up in the print version. I know what you mean, my printer goes through ink so quickly and the cartridges are so pricey!
Courey
This was so good. The rich and flavorful gravy went great on the cauliflower rice we had with it. Even my picky 5yo son kept saying, “Mom, I love your meat!”
Stacey
Thank you so much, Courey, for trying the recipe and your very kind words. Your son sounds completely adorable! 🙂
Sherese
This was my first meal tonight in my new IP.
So Delicious!! I’m so happy.
Your step by step instructions were so very helpful!! I was a bit intimidated with the IP, now i kind of feel like I know what I’m doing now. Thank You!
I have not made Pork Chops in a few years. The picture and mushrooms and bacon gravy over Pork. I had to try!
Huge hit with my family of 4. They all loved it!
SO GOOD!!!!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Sherese, for trying the recipe and congratulations on your new IP! They do seem intimidating at first but once you get the hang of it I think you will love it! I’m so happy your family enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Sherese
So happy with ease of directions and on Keto as well. I also love that you use dairy free tips/options.
Gluten free recipes as well. I had to purchase your EBook! Can’t wait to try a new recipe again tonight!
So glad I stumbled upon this recipe.
Stacey
Thank you so much, Sherese, you’re very kind 🙂
Leslie
Hi, I don’t have an insta pot. How would I adjust recipe to make in oven or on stovetop? Thank you!
Monica
I would like to know as well. Does anyone has suggestions on how to make this in a regular crockpot or on stovetop. TIA
Jackie
Same here. Looking for crock pot instructions on this. Thanks!
Susan
Must be endorsing InstaPot. Have any of you made them in the crockpot?
Stacey
You can make them on the stovetop, but I have not tried the slow cooker.
Megan T
I was so excited about this recipe but my pork chops were super dry. I had it on pressure cook more which I think is the high setting and they were bone in and thick. I wonder if I do it at the normal setting for 8 min if they would be juicy. The flavor was great besides that so I’m definitely trying again!
Stacey
Hi Megan, the setting is at High Pressure on the “NORMAL” setting, not the “More” setting. If you press the Pressure cook button or Manual button (depending on which model you have) only once it should go to pressure cook “normal” and adjust the pressure level button to high. I know the setting buttons can take some getting used to, as there are almost too many options.
Lola
I made tonight, was very good! Only my sauce didn’t thicken much. Would like it thicker, what to add? Corn starch or xanthum gum?
Sherese
I did add 2 tsp of Xantham gum after the bubbling of broth and cream to thicken a bit more and it turned out very good. Gravy consistentsy and texture. I had extra and used the gravy again last night for a different meal cause it was so tasty. Recipe was a great hit in my house. Feeling like more Chops very soon!
Karen
I’m looking forward to making this recipe this week but I have a question about cooking garlic until it’s translucent, how does one do that? I’ve cooked onions until they were translucent but not garlic.
Stacey
Karen, I meant to write “softened”, not translucent. I fixed it.
Karen
Hi Stacey, Made your recipe tonight and it is tasty! Wonder if the broth would thicken with a longer simmer at the final step? Will make again. Thank you!
Stacey
Yes, I’m thinking if you simmer it longer it may reduce and thicken the sauce.
Sarah
Could I use milk and cream cheese instead of heavy cream for this?
Stacey
Sarah, I think that would work.
Emily
Has anyone ever mentioned trying these In a crockpot and if so how long they cooked and how it turned out? haven’t splurged on an instant pot yet but I’m dying to try this delicious looking recipe!!
Lloyd
I have made this dish in a crockpot and it turned out just fine. Brown chops and cook bacon and others on stove top and cooked on low for 6-8 hrs.
Maggie Forsythe
Please tell me how to convert this recipe to a regular crockpot. It looks really yummy.
Stacey
I don’t know about the slow cooker, but I think it would work on the stovetop in a skillet.
Jordan
What would go good as sides?
Stacey
You could serve with steamed Brussel sprouts or asparagus.
Amber Byrd
I got an instapot for Christmas! Yay! Can this recipe be doubled/tripled and cooked all at once? Or would I have to do it in steps?
Stacey
Hi Amber, yay, great gift! It can but you would need to only double only the ingredients that are not liquid. the liquid amount would be the same. You would have to also sear the pork chops 3 at a time depending on size of chops and the IP size.
Bambi
Love your recipe and the clear instructions. Can’t wait to try, thank you! However, I am unsure whether to purchase a 6qt or 7qt Instant Pot. What size did you use here? Do you find it the best size for most recipes?
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.
Stacey
Hi Bambi, thank you so very much for your kind words. I use a 6 quart IP for a family of 4. I think 6 quart is the average size, but I have seen 8 quarts for larger quantities, and a small 3 quart for dips and appetizers. Most people recommend the 6 quart model for average usage.
Bambi
Thank you so much for your advice. Can’t wait to get started. I plan to try this recipe first!
Donna
My family was most impressed with Mom’s cooking tonight! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Stacey
Awe, thank you, Donna, for your kind words. Happy that your family enjoyed them.
Scheckysgirl
This looks soooo good! Just started keto and came across this recipe. Anyway I could make this in the crockpot or in oven?
Stacey
You could make this on the stovetop & oven.
Mirlene
You are dangerous with this recipe and pictures. I have not had pork in almost 10 years and these pictures are making me want to eat it 🙂 however, my husband loves porkchop so I have a way to get my urge out by making this recipe for him. Great dinner idea for tonight!!!
Stacey
I’m sorry, Mirlene, I was not trying to tempt you. Are you Kosher or vegetarian?
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
These pork chops are just loaded with all the most delicious things, and I love that they’re made in the Instant Pot as well!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Kari 🙂
Catherine Baez Sholl
Ooooh, delicious… you had me at bacon! I like the thyme and other seasonings in it too. Very flavorful.
Stacey
Thank you, Catherine 🙂
Anne Lawton
I love all of the ingredients and flavor in this recipe. I have a new instapot, and I’m adding this recipe to my list of ones to try.
Stacey
Thank you, Anne 🙂
Anya
Teenage boys are ravenous savages. I could totally see my teens plowing through these pork chops. Especially since bacon is involved. 😉
Stacey
Anya, you are so right, lol!
jennifer
I’ve never made pork chops! But it looks pretty darn easy in the instant pot . . . and those mushrooms, yum!
Stacey
Thank you, Jennifer 🙂
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica
LOVE this recipe.. Confess, I’ve made similar on top of stove.. and oven..
My Ipot and I are excited about this recipe!! Looks delicious + decadent + easy!
Thanks for the step by step pics!!!
Stacey
Thank you, Carol, I’ve made this on the stovetop before, but decided to try it in the IP!
Kelly
Love all of the flavors in here. And love that I can throw this in the Instant Pot. Must make!
Stacey
Thank you, Kelly 🙂
Renee D Kohley
Looks fantastic! Great weeknight meal for my winter meal plan!
Stacey
Thank you, Renee 🙂
Jean
I absolutely love pork chops and these look amazing! All the flavors in the recipe sound divine.
Stacey
Thank you, Jean 🙂
Hope
Bacon and mushrooms – such a great combo! Looks delicious! Thanks for the detailed instructions 🙂
Stacey
Thank you so much, Hope 🙂
Joni Gomes
This looks mouthwatering!! Some may say it’s all about the pork, but for me it’s all about these creamy mushrooms! I have pinned so I can make it later!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Joni.
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
That creamy deliciousness and all of those beautiful mushrooms plus bacon. SO good! Pork chops is my husband’s favorite, and we love using the IP, so this one is a hit!
Stacey
Thank you, Emily 🙂
Rebecca
Made this tonight and I must say it was delicious. My whole family enjoyed it.
Stacey
Thank you so much, Rebecca, for trying the recipe and your kind words 🙂
Chrissy
If doubling the recipe do I need to adjust the cook time in the instant pot?
Stacey
Hi Chrissy, doubling a recipe doesn’t require changing the cooking time. The cooking times are more dependent on the density and thickness of the ingredients (pork chops) rather than the weight.
Raia Todd
Bacon… mushrooms… how could you not love this? It looks delicious, and I love that it’s made in the Instant Pot!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Raia 🙂
yang
Beautiful recipe! I appreciate your step-to-step picture instructions. SO helpful!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Yang 🙂
Irena Macri
These were super delicious and very easy to make. Thank you for the step-by-step pics as well!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Irena, for trying the recipe and your kind words.
Katja
YUM YUM YUM! that mushroom bacon sauce has me drooling!!
Stacey
I just love mushrooms too, Katja 🙂
Anne
My husband is going to love this! On the menu for this weekend.
Stacey
It was perfect for my super carnivore hubby, lol.
ChihYu Smith
oh WOW ! That looks so rich, creamy, and umami delicious!! What a lovely hearty meal for the holiday season.
Stacey
Thank you, ChihYu 🙂
Melissa @Real Nutritious Living
You had me at mushrooms and bacon Stacey- yum!
Stacey
Thank you, Melissa, 🙂
Tessa Simpson
These look dreamy!! I am so going to make this soon, going on the menu!
Stacey
Thank you so much, Tessa 🙂
Vanessa Price
These look crazy good! I’m pinning to make soon for sure.
Stacey
Thank you so much, Vanessa 🙂
Jessica DeMay
These look so good! I haven’t tried pork chops in the IP but definitely need to! Yum!
Stacey
Thank you, Jessica 🙂