Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops

Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops are an extra-easy dinner the whole family will love, and no one will guess 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.

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These Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops are such an easy and tasty dinner idea! And I’m guessing everyone who likes 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 cook under pressure for just 2 minutes. Then remove pork chops to a baking dish, spoon over the liquid from the Instant Pot, sprinkle with cheese, and broil just until the cheese is melted. Doesn’t that sound delicious for a quick dinner?

We browned the pork chops in a pan on the stove for the best browning, but you can brown them in batches in the Instant Pot if you prefer. And if your family likes pork chops, I hope you’ll try this tasty way to cook them.

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

What Ingredients do you need for this recipe?

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• boneless pork loin sirloin chops
• ground cumin (affiliate link)
• Garlic Powder (affiliate link)
• salt and fresh ground black pepper
• Olive Oil (affiliate link)
• Pace Picante Sauce (affiliate link), or other low-sugar salsa
• fresh-squeezed lime juice, I used my fresh-frozen lime juice
• grated Mexican Blend cheese

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’s low in sugar.

What Instant Pot did I use?

I use a 6 Quart 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 amazing dinner idea for pork chops has 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 excess fat from pork loin sirloin chops (as desired) and rub with spices.
2. Heat olive oil and brown pork chops well. (We browned them in a frying pan, which was easy, but brown in two batches in the Instant Pot if you prefer.)
3. Spray Instant Pot with non-stick spray and put browned pork chops in the bottom of the Instant Pot. (Spray Instant Pot before browning if you’re doing that in the Instant Pot.)
4. Combine Pace Picante Sauce (affiliate link) with lime juice. (I used my fresh-frozen lime juice for this.)
5. Pour salsa mixture over pork chops.
6. Lock lid on the Instant Pot and set to MANUAL, HIGH PRESSURE, 2 minutes.
7. Let Instant Pot NATURAL RELEASE ten minutes, then release the pressure.
8. Turn on broiler and put pork chops in a broiler-safe baking dish.
9. Turn Instant Pot to SAUTE, HIGH and cook 5 minutes to reduce the sauce.
10. Spoon thicker parts of the sauce over the pork chops in the baking dish. (You won’t need all the sauce.)
11. Sprinkle with grated Mexican Blend Cheese.
12. Broil just until cheese is melted.
13. Serve Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops hot, with extra sauce on the side. These are tasty with sour cream or diced avocado to add at the table.

Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

Tasty Salsa Pork Chops would be delicious any of these low-carb side dishes:

• Spicy Mexican Slaw
• Cheesy Zucchini Stir Fry
• Pureed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan, and Goat Cheese
• Spicy Cauliflower Rice
• Jicama Carrot Radish Slaw

Want more Recipes with Pace Picante Sauce?

Check out Pace Picante Sauce Recipes to see other favorites I’ve made using this favorite salsa that doesn’t have any added sugar!

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Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 47 minutes

Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops are an easy dinner that's guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. And this easy and tasty meal is low in carbs, high in protein, and gluten-free!

Ingredients

• 6 boneless pork loin sirloin chops
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
• salt and fresh-ground black pepper to taste (see notes)
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups Pace Picante Sauce
• 3 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup grated Mexican Blend Cheese

Instructions

1. Trim excess fat from pork loin sirloin chops (as desired) and rub with a mixture of ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook until well-browned on each side. (Browning improves flavor, so I don't recommend skipping this step. You can brown the pork chops in two batches in the Instant Pot if you prefer.
3. Spray Instant Pot with non-stick spray. (Do this before browning pork chops if you're browning them in the Instant Pot.)
4. Put browned pork chops in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
5. Combine Pace Picante Sauce (other other low-sugar salsa) with fresh-squeezed lime juice. (I used my fresh-frozen lime juice for this.)
6. Pour salsa mixture over pork chops.
7. Lock lid on the Instant Pot and set to MANUAL, HIGH PRESSURE, 2 minutes. 
8. When time ends, let Instant Pot NATURAL RELEASE for ten minutes, then release the pressure.
9. Turn on broiler and put pork chops in a broiler-safe baking dish.
10. Turn Instant Pot to SAUTE, HIGH and cook 5 minutes to reduce the sauce.
11. Use a slotted spoon to spoon thicker parts of the sauce over the pork chops in the baking dish. (You won't need to use all the sauce.)
12. Sprinkle with grated Mexican Blend Cheese.
13. Broil just until the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes but watch it carefully if you have a powerful broiler.
14. Serve the Salsa Pork Chops hot, with extra sauce on the side and diced avocado, sour cream, or Green Tabasco Sauce (affiliate link) to add at the table if desired. 

Notes

I used about 1/2 tsp. salt and slightly less black pepper. I love Pace Picante Sauce (affiliate link) but any low-sugar salsa will work for this recipe.

This recipe adapted from my popular recipe for Salsa Pork Chops made in the Slow Cooker.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 305Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 99mgSodium 708mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 31g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Instant Pot Salsa Pork Chops are a good main dish for any low-carb diet, including Keto. They’re also good for any phase of the original South Beach Diet. South Beach would want lean pork; other diet plans might prefer a bit more fat.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
Salsa Pork Chops cooked in the Instant Pot were posted in 2022. The recipe was updated with more information in 2026.