Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
334 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops
Description
This recipe involves coating the slow cooker with oil or nonstick spray and spreading a base layer of barbecue sauce before arranging pork chops in a single layer. Each layer of pork chops is topped with additional barbecue sauce, finishing with a sauce layer on top. Cooking the pork chops on the low setting for seven hours gently breaks down the meat fibers and melds the flavors of the sauce with the pork, ensuring tenderness and moisture.
The slow cooker method negates the need for active attention, allowing the chops to cook evenly while absorbing the tangy, sweet barbecue sauce flavor. Reserving some sauce for serving provides extra moisture and enhances the plated dish.
These pork chops can be served alongside simple sides such as vegetables or grains, making for a balanced meal centered around tender, saucy meat. The method suits meal prep when planning a set-it-and-forget-it style dinner.
Ingredients
- 6-8 pork chops
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Coat slow cooker with olive oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange pork chops in a single layer in the slow cooker. Spread about 1/4 cup more BBQ sauce on top of pork chops. Repeat layers of pork chops and BBQ sauce, ending with BBQ sauce. Reserve about 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce for serving.
- Cook on LOW setting for 7 hours. Remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and serve with additional BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chop | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.