Instant Pot® Teriyaki-Pineapple Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1.5 pounds bone-in center-cut pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.67 cups reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 0.33 cups water
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 can pineapple rings , 8 ounce
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil once the pot is hot.

2. 2

   Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt, garlic, and pepper. Sear pork chops in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Add soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, honey, coconut sugar, ginger, and garlic. Mix to combine. Cancel Saute function.

3. 3

   Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

4. 4

   Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

5. 5

   Pour 1/3 cup pineapple juice from the can into a small bowl. Add cornstarch to make a slurry.

6. 6

   Remove pork chops from the pot and cover to keep warm.

7. 7

   Stir slurry into the liquid in the pot. Select Saute function and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Add 1 pineapple ring per pork chop to the sauce. Serve each pork chop with 1 pineapple slice and teriyaki sauce.