Prepare the Pork Chops:

Make a few small cut around the sides of the pork chops so that they will stay flat and brown evenly. Season the pork chops with a generous amount of kosher salt and ground black pepper (if using).

Press SAUTE button on your Instant Pot and wait for it to heat completely.

While the Instant Pot is heating, slice the onion and apple and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Brown the Pork Chops:

When the Instant Pot is heated, add olive oil into the pot. Make sure to coat the oil over the whole bottom of the pot.

Add the seasoned pork chops into the pot, then let them brown for roughly 2–3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.

Press the CANCEL button, then press the SAUTE button. Add in the sliced onions and stir. Add a pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper to season if you like. Cook the onions for roughly 1 minute until softened. Then, add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add in the diced apples and cinnamon powder, then give it a quick stir. Add the honey and partially deglaze the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.

Add chicken stock and coconut aminos or tamari, then fully deglaze the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Taste the seasoning and add more salt and pepper if desired.

Place the pork chops back with all the meat juice into the pot. Close lid and pressure cook at HIGH PRESSURE for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and let it fully natural release (roughly 10 minutes). Open the lid carefully.

Remove the pork chops and set aside. Turn heat to SAUTE. Add butter and stir until it has fully dissolved into the sauce.

Drizzle the applesauce over the pork chops and serve immediately with side dishes!