5 from 32 votes
Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops
Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops are thick-cut pork chops slow-cooked in a tangy, slightly sweet sauce made with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, along with thinly sliced onions. The slow cooking produces tender pork with rich flavor and softened onions. This method helps maintain moisture in the meat, especially when using fattier cuts, resulting in a comforting and hearty main dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
396 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 large pork chop I used boneless pork chops that were about 8 ounces each, thick-cut, boneless or bone-in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 weet onion thinly sliced
- lemon juice optional garnish, fresh, lemon juice squeezed, parsley chopped
- parsley optional garnish, fresh, lemon juice squeezed, parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, and ground mustard. Set aside.
- Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. When hot, add the pork chops to the skillet. Sear both sides of chops over high heat (about 3-5 minutes per side), and then transfer to slow cooker.
- Pour sauce over the pork chops and add onion on top. Cover the slow cooker and cook until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F, about 1-2 hours on HIGH or 2-4 hours on LOW.
- Serve pork chops smothered in onions and sauce, and garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.
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Notes
- Use thick-cut pork chops with some fat to keep the meat moist during slow cooking.
- Slice onions thinly so they become tender through the cooking process.
- Brown the pork chops in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Monitor internal temperature to avoid overcooking; aim for 145°F for optimal doneness.
- Longer slow cooking yields fall-apart-tender meat but requires fattier chops to avoid dryness.
- Finish with fresh herbs or a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pork chops with sauce
Calories
396kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
1129mg
(47%)
Potassium
1137mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chops with sauce | |
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1129mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1137mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.