Here’s a simple, tender, flavorful slow cooker pork chops recipe—perfect for an easy weeknight meal 🍴🐖
🐷 Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Juicy, fall-off-the-bone pork chops in a savory sauce with minimal effort.
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. (Optional) Sear the Pork Chops
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Brown chops 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor
- Transfer to slow cooker
2. Add Flavor
- Layer onion slices and garlic on top of pork chops
- Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, mustard, and seasonings
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours
- Pork chops should be tender and fully cooked
4. Optional Sauce Thickening
- Remove pork chops
- Mix cornstarch with water, stir into slow cooker sauce
- Cook on high 5–10 minutes until thickened
- Pour sauce over pork chops
😋 Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes or rice
- Steamed vegetables or roasted carrots
- Crusty bread to soak up sauce
💡 Tips
- Bone-in chops stay juicier
- Don’t lift the lid too often—the slow cooker holds heat
- Add a splash of cream or sour cream at the end for a richer sauce
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I can also make a one-step dump-and-go version with just 5 ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
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