Crock Pot Pork Chops
Crock Pot Pork Chops are a delightful, comforting dish that combines succulent pork with savory flavors, creating a meal that is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. As these chops slowly cook in the crock pot, they absorb rich chicken broth and tangy barbecue sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that melts in your mouth. Serve them alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables for a complete dinner that brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Slice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Layer the sliced onions in the bottom of the crock pot and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and thyme; sear in a skillet until browned on both sides.
- Place the seared pork chops atop the onions in the crock pot.
- Pour chicken broth and barbecue sauce over the pork chops.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until fork-tender.
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - Consider adding vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition. - To thicken the sauce, remove the lid during the last hour of cooking.