Crockpot Pork Chops: The Easiest Fall-Apart Tender Dinner Recipe
This Crockpot Pork Chops recipe delivers tender, fall-apart pork chops that are easy to prepare and full of savory, comforting flavors. Perfect for a hassle-free dinner, the slow cooking process infuses the pork with a delicious blend of herbs, spices, and a tangy, savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Meat
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Season the Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. This ensures every bite is flavorful.
- Sear the Pork Chops (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step adds extra flavor and locks in juices but can be skipped to save time.
- Prepare the Crockpot: Layer the seared pork chops at the bottom of the crockpot. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic on top of the chops to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Mix and Pour Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Pour this mixture evenly over the pork chops, onions, and garlic in the crockpot.
- Cook the Pork Chops: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. The pork chops should become tender and easy to shred.
- Serve: Remove the pork chops carefully. Optional: Reduce the cooking liquid in a saucepan to thicken, then serve spooned over the chops. Enjoy your perfectly tender crockpot pork chops!
Notes
- To save time, you can skip searing, but searing enhances flavor and color.
- Use bone-in chops for more moist, flavorful meat.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the pork chops after cooking and simmer the liquid on the stove to reduce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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