PORK CHOPS AND SCALLOPED POTATOES IN INSTANT POT RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine the Rub ingredients in a small dish. Rub on the front and back of the ribs.
• Pour Rib Pot ingredients in the bottom of the pot and then place the trivet in the pot.
• Place the ribs inside the pot, standing on their side, wrapping around the inside of the pot.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 25 minutes.
• When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
• Carefully remove the ribs from the pressure cooker and set on a foil lined baking sheet. Brush with BBQ sauce and set under the broiler until sauce begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
• While the ribs are under the broiler, clean the Instant Pot and refill with 1 cup of water, the trivet and the corn. Do not overfill the pot.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 3 minutes.
• When the time is up, quick-release the pressure.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork chops with pepper; brown 3 minutes on each side.
• Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Stir sauce mix (from potato box), boiling water and half-and-half with whisk in casserole. Stir in cheese, potatoes (from potato box), green onions and thyme. Stir in 3 slices crumbled bacon.
• Place pork chops on potatoes in casserole.
• Cover; bake 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, pork is no longer pink in center, and meat thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 145°F. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and, if desired, additional sliced green onions.