Introduction
These juicy pork chops are slow-cooked until tender in a flavorful, savory sauce with garlic and caramelized juices. Perfect comfort food with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 bone-in pork chops
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (if thickening)
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chops to the slow cooker.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Stir well.
- Pour the sauce over the pork chops in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Optional: For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes.
Method Tips
Searing first adds deep flavor.
Use bone-in chops for extra juiciness.
Do not overcook on high to avoid drying.
Nutrition (approx per serving)
Calories: 350–450
Protein: 25–30g
Fat: 20–25g
Carbs: 10–15g
Benefits
High in protein
Rich, satisfying comfort meal
Easy one-pot cooking
Great for meal prep
Serving Suggestions
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables to soak up the sauce.
Conclusion
This slow cooker pork chop recipe is simple, flavorful, and incredibly tender—perfect for a cozy homemade meal with minimal work.