Slow Cooker Pork Chops are a simple, tender, and flavorful meal where the meat cooks slowly in a savory sauce, staying juicy and full of flavor. 🍖🥘
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 Pork chops, bone-in or boneless
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- ½ cup Apple cider or Apple juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Dried thyme or Rosemary
- Optional: 1 tbsp Cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening sauce)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pork Chops
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Sear chops in a pan for 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
2. Assemble in Slow Cooker
- Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom.
- Put pork chops on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and apple cider/juice.
- Sprinkle thyme or rosemary over the top.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until pork is tender.
4. Optional: Thicken Sauce
- Remove pork chops and set aside.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry into sauce and cook on high for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
5. Serve
- Serve pork chops with sauce, alongside:
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed vegetables
- Rice
Tips
- Use bone-in chops for more flavor.
- Add sliced apples or mushrooms for a sweet-savory twist.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be shredded for sandwiches.
If you want, I can also give a 3-ingredient slow cooker pork chops recipe that’s super easy and comes out juicy every time.
