Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops

Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops are an extra easy dinner that the whole family will love, and no one will guess that this is a low carb meal! And if you prefer to make Salsa Pork Chops in the slow cooker, there’s a link to that recipe too.

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This Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops are such an easy and tasty dinner idea! I suspect anyone who loves pork chops will love this simple recipe where you brown seasoned pork chops, put them in the Instant Pot with low-sugar salsa and lime juice, and pressure cook them for just 2 minutes. Then place the chops in a baking dish, spoon the liquid from the Instant Pot over them, sprinkle with cheese and broil until the cheese has melted.

Doesn’t that sound delicious for a quick dinner? We browned the chops in a pan on the stove for the best browning, but you can also brown them in batches in the Instant Pot if you prefer. And if your family loves pork chops, I hope you’ll try this tasty method of preparation.

The next day I ate one of my leftover pork chops for breakfast, they were that good! And if you’re not a fan of the Instant Pot, you can also make these delicious salsa chops in the Slow Cooker!

What ingredients do you need for this recipe?

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What salsa did I use for these pork chops?

I used my favorite Pace Picante sauce (affiliate link) as the salsa for this recipe, but you can use any salsa that is low in sugar.

Which Instant Pot did I use?

I use one 6 liter instant pot for all my Instant Pot recipes. Check out Instant Pot to see all the recipes I’ve made in the Instant Pot.

How Low in Carbs Are These Salsa Pork Chops Made in the Instant Pot?

This great pork chop dinner idea contains only 3 net carbs per serving with 31 grams of protein!

How to make Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops:

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1. Trim the excess fat from the pork tenderloins (if desired) and rub them with herbs.
2. Heat the olive oil and fry the chops until well brown. (We browned them in a skillet, which was easy, but if you prefer, you can also brown them in two batches in the Instant Pot.)
3. Spray Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray and place browned chops in the bottom of the Instant Pot. (Spray Instant Pot before browning if doing so in the Instant Pot.)
4. Combine Pace Picante sauce (affiliate link) with lime juice. (I used my freshly frozen lime juice for this.)
5. Pour the salsa mixture over the chops.
6. Lock the lid of the Instant Pot and set to MANUAL, HIGH PRESSURE, 2 minutes.
7. Allow Instant Pot NATURAL RELEASE for ten minutes and then release the pressure.
8. Turn on the grill and place the pork chops in a broiler-safe baking dish.
9. Set Instant Pot to SAUTE, HIGH and cook 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
10. Spoon thicker parts of the sauce over the chops in the baking dish. (You don’t need all the sauce.)
11. Sprinkle with grated Mexican Blend Cheese.
12. Roast until the cheese has melted.
13. Serve Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops hot, with extra sauce on the side. These are delicious with sour cream or avocado cubes to add to the table.

Make it a low-carb meal:

Tasty Salsa Pork Chops are delicious with any of these low-carb side dishes:

Want more recipes with Pace Picante sauce?

Check out Pace Picante Sauce Recipes to see other favorites I’ve made with this no-sugar-added salsa favorite!

Suggestions for a low-carb diet / low-glycemic diet / South Beach diet:
Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops are a great main dish for any low-carb diet, including Keto. They are also good for every phase of the Original South Beach Diet. South Beach would want lean pork; other diet plans may prefer a bit more fat.

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Historical notes on this recipe:
Salsa pork chops cooked in the Instant Pot posted in 2022. The recipe was updated in 2026 with more information.