Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for slow-cooked pork chops—tender, juicy, and perfect for an easy dinner.
Slow-Cooked Pork Chops
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: sliced mushrooms or apples for extra flavor
Instructions
- Season and sear the pork chops
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare slow cooker
- Place sliced onions (and mushrooms/apples if using) at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic.
- Mix liquids
- In a bowl, combine chicken broth, apple juice, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
- Add pork chops and liquid
- Place seared pork chops on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the chops. Sprinkle thyme or rosemary on top.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until pork is tender and cooked through (internal temp 145°F/63°C).
- Serve
- Remove chops, let rest a few minutes.
- Optional: thicken juices into a gravy by simmering with a cornstarch slurry on the stove.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies.
Tips
- For extra depth, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a teaspoon of brown sugar.
- Don’t skip searing—it locks in flavor and gives a nice color.
- Use bone-in chops for juicier results.
If you want, I can share a one-pot stovetop version that’s faster but still tender and tasty.
Would you like that?
