Oh, slow cooker pork chops are pure comfort food—fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor. Here’s a foolproof way to make them:
Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard or whole-grain mustard
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 sprig fresh)
- Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for a little kick
Instructions:
- Optional sear: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden. This adds flavor but isn’t required.
- Layer in slow cooker: Place sliced onions at the bottom, then pork chops on top. Sprinkle garlic over chops.
- Mix sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, apple cider, mustard, soy sauce, thyme, and paprika/red pepper if using. Pour over pork chops.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chops are tender.
- Thicken sauce (optional): Remove chops, stir sauce, and whisk in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water. Cook on high for 5–10 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Pour sauce over chops and enjoy with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies.
💡 Tips:
- Boneless chops cook faster and stay juicier; bone-in chops have more flavor.
- For a slightly sweeter glaze, add 1–2 tbsp brown sugar or honey to the sauce.
- Leftovers are amazing for sandwiches or over rice the next day.
If you want, I can give a creamy mushroom slow cooker pork chop version that’s rich, decadent, and basically restaurant-level comfort food. That one is a personal favorite 😏.
Do you want me to share that version too?
