A dinner of pork and rice is comforting and classic. Thanks to the electric pressure cooker, this Pressure-cooker Pork Chops and Rice recipe helps you get dinner on the table faster without sacrificing flavor.
On busy weeknights when we're trying to juggle school schedules, work schedules, and everything in-between, an simple one-pot meal that can be made in 30 minutes for less is key.
Dishes like Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles, Pressure-cooker Moroccan Chicken, and Pressure-cooker Potato Corn Chowder are simple dinner recipes for busy weeknights.
In fact, We often reach for the Pressure-cooker for fast, one-pot meals. This simple recipe for Pressure-cooker Pork Chops and Rice is one that We've been making for the family for years. We've been tweaking it and testing it over the years, and am excited to finally share the best version of this family favorite with you all now!
[feast_advanced_jump_to]🌟 Why this recipe works
We love making Pressure-cooker Pork Chops and Rice in our house. In fact, it's one of our favorite Pressure-cooker recipes.
- It's fast: you can make this in under 30 minutes.
- You only need a few ingredients to make this hearty dinner for the whole family.
- This is a one-pot pressure cooker recipe, which means fewer dishes to clean!
- It's so simple, yet full of flavor.
- The rice cooks along with the pork chops, so it absorbs all of those tasty spices and flavor.
🛒 Ingredient notes
You'll need the ingredients pictured above to make this Pressure-cooker pork recipe. Here are some notes about a few key ingredients.
Pork – Use bone-in tender pork chops for this recipe. You can also use boneless pork chops, but if you are doing so, you may need to adjust the cook time. Try cooking boneless pork chops for 5 minutes instead, to start.
Rice – You can use almost any rice, but We have found that jasmine rice and long grain white rice work best. Brown rice tends to need simply a little more time in the pressure cooker, so keep that in mind if you use brown rice.
Paprika – We add a teaspoon of paprika for some smokiness and a bit of heat. If you like more heat, you could also add chili powder.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
- Season the pork chops on both sides with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside on a plate.
- Select the SAUTÉ function or SEAR/SAUTE on your pressure cooker. Once warm, pour the olive oil into the pot.
3. Add the meat and sear for about 2-3 minutes on both sides of the pork chops, simply until the outsides are browned. Transfer the pork to a plate and set aside.
4. Pour chicken broth (or water) into the pot.
5. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits at the bottom of the pot.
6. Pour the rice into the pot and stir gently to submerge the rice in the liquid.
7. Spray two pressure cooker racks with cooking spray. Place one rack over the rice, then place two pork chops on top of the rack. Place the second rack to fit over the first, and put the two remaining chops on top. See NOTES section for tips.
8. Assemble the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE or MANUAL, set to HI, and set the pressure cook time to 6 minutes. Select START/STOP or START to begin.
The pressure cooker will take a few minutes to come to high pressure, then start cooking and counting down. When cooking is complete, allow the remaining pressure to natural release for 6 minutes. Then after 6 minutes, do a Quick Release by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Once all of the pressure has been released and the float pin has dropped down all the way, carefully open the lid.
Use tongs or oven mitts to carefully lift the racks out of the electric pressure cooker and plate the pork chops. Use a fork to fluff up the rice, and serve. For the full recipe, see below.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Can We cook this without putting the pork on racks?Technically you can place the pork right on the rice. However, We wouldn't recommend it. If you have a Pressure-cooker rack, Pressure-cooker rack, or even egg racks, that helps elevate the pork above the rice so that everything cooks evenly and neither gets mushy.
How do We know when pork is done cooking?Pork is fully cooked when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat shows an internal temperature of 145°F.
What do We do if the pork isn't cooked when pressure cooking is done?The timing in this recipe should work for 4 average size pieces of bone-in pork chops. That said, the final cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops and the general size. If you find that your pork hasn't yet reached 145°F when the pressure cooking is done, you can remove the rice from the pot, then turn your electric pressure cooker to sauté mode, add a tablespoon of olive oil, and sauté your pork chops until they are done cooking.
What's the best way to store leftovers?Allow the pork and rice to cool completely, then store the pork separately from the rice in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
You can make this recipe in a 6-quart or 8-quart electric pressure cooker.
We've made this in both the 8-quart Pressure-cooker Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker and the 8-quart Pressure-cooker Duo pressure cooker. Do NOT attempt to make this in a mini or 3-quart pressure cooker.
You will also need two racks for the pork chops. We use the Pressure-cooker Deluxe Reversible Racks or these Pressure-cooker racks, which fit perfectly inside the Pressure-cooker.
🍽 Serving ideas
We love that this recipe is a one-pot meal. But you can add some veggies to make it even more well-rounded!
While the pork and rice are pressure cooking, try making a side of Air Fryer Broccoli, Garlic Rosemary Roasted Glazed Carrots, or Mushroom Marsala.
🍷 Wine pairings
Pair pork chops and rice with a Pinot Noir or a Beaujolais. These light bodied red wines go well with lighter meats like pork.
More Pressure-cooker and Pressure-cooker recipes
- Pressure-cooker Mexican Corn Chowder
- Pressure-cooker Corn on the Cob
- Asian Sticky Pork Ribs (Pressure-cooker recipe)
- Pressure-cooker Soup Recipes
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Pressure-cooker Pork Chops and Rice
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 people This one-pot recipe makes a tasty family dinner any night of the week!Equipment
- 1 Pressure-cooker, Pressure-cooker, or other electric pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops (up to 1½ pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 2 cups white rice
Instructions
- Season the pork chops on both sides with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside on a plate.
- Select SAUTE or SEAR/SAUTE on your pressure cooker. Once warm, pour the olive oil into the pot. Add the pork chops and sear for about 2 minutes on each side, simply until the outsides are browned. Transfer the pork to a plate and set aside.
- Pour broth (or water) into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the pot. Pour the rice into the pot and stir gently to submerge the rice in the liquid.
- Spray two pressure cooker racks with cooking spray. Place one rack over the rice, then place two pork chops on top of the rack. Place the second rack to fit over the first, and put the two remaining chops on top. See NOTES section for tips.
- Assemble the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE or MANUAL, set to HI, and set the time to 6 minutes. Select START/STOP or START to begin.
- The pressure cooker will take a few minutes to come to pressure, then start cooking and counting down. When cooking is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 6 minutes. Then after 6 minutes, do a Quick Release by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Once all of the pressure has been released and the float pin has dropped down all the way, carefully open the lid.
- Use tongs or oven mitts to carefully lift the racks out of the electric pressure cooker and plate the pork chops. Use a fork to fluff up the rice, and serve.
Notes
Pork: Use bone-in pork chops. If using boneless pork chops, reduce the pressure cooking time by 1 minute. Racks: You will need two racks for this recipe. If you have a Pressure-cooker, use the Deluxe Reversible Rack in the lower steam position for the first set of pork chops. Then add on the Deluxe Layer rack to use for the remaining two pork chops. If you have an Pressure-cooker or other electric pressure cooker, use two racks that fit inside the pot and nest on top of one another with space in-between, giving the pork chops on the bottom room to cook properly.Nutrition
Calories: 711 kcal, Carbohydrates: 77 g, Protein: 59 g, Fat: 17 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g, Trans Fat: 0.1 g, Cholesterol: 156 mg, Sodium: 463 mg, Potassium: 1053 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 0.4 g, Vitamin A: 247 IU, Vitamin C: 0.1 mg, Calcium: 76 mg, Iron: 3 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
