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Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Tender and juicy, you'll love the sweet and savory sauce on these Crock Pot smothered pork chops.

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 thick-cut pork chops (boneless or bone-in are both fine) (I used boneless pork chops that were about 8 ounces each)
  • 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
  • Optional garnish: squeeze of fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, and ground mustard. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 
  4. Serve pork chops smothered in onions and sauce, and garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Use thick-cut pork chops with plenty of fat on them to keep the meat moist and tender. Lean, thin pork chops are more likely to become dry or tough if slightly overcooked in the Crock Pot.
  • Use thick-cut pork chops with plenty of fat on them to keep the meat moist and tender. Lean, thin pork chops are more likely to become dry or tough if slightly overcooked in the Crock Pot.
  • Slice the onions thinly so that they're tender by the time the pork chops are done.
  • Slice the onions thinly so that they're tender by the time the pork chops are done.
  • Depending on the size of your skillet and the size of your pork chops, you may need to brown the chops in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • Depending on the size of your skillet and the size of your pork chops, you may need to brown the chops in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • Don’t Overcook the Pork Chops. Remember that every Crock Pot cooks at a slightly different temperature, so you need to keep an eye on your dish the first time you make it. You know that the pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. That’s why I love my meat thermometer — I can quickly check the meat and know when it’s cooked perfectly every time! This will likely happen faster than you expect (my chops are always done in 1-2 hours on HIGH). If you like fall-apart-tender pork chops (almost like the texture of pulled pork), you’ll need to cook them longer — at least 4-6 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH. Just make sure that you’re using pork chops with plenty of fat, or they will dry out and become tough over the longer cooking time.
  • Don’t Overcook the Pork Chops. Remember that every Crock Pot cooks at a slightly different temperature, so you need to keep an eye on your dish the first time you make it. You know that the pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. That’s why I love my meat thermometer — I can quickly check the meat and know when it’s cooked perfectly every time! This will likely happen faster than you expect (my chops are always done in 1-2 hours on HIGH).
  • If you like fall-apart-tender pork chops (almost like the texture of pulled pork), you’ll need to cook them longer — at least 4-6 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH. Just make sure that you’re using pork chops with plenty of fat, or they will dry out and become tough over the longer cooking time.
  • Garnish the finished dish with a splash of apple cider vinegar, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, rosemary, or chives for a colorful, flavorful touch.
  • Garnish the finished dish with a splash of apple cider vinegar, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, rosemary, or chives for a colorful, flavorful touch.

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 (32%) 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: 4people

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.