Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    4 hrs 5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    361

Transform simple pork chops into a delectable, tangy, and subtly sweet masterpiece with minimal effort. This slow-cooker recipe yields incredibly tender and flavorful pork, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    76 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    225 mg
  • Sugar
    17 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add pork chops to the hot skillet and sear until nicely browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step adds a depth of flavor and seals in the juices. (4-6 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the seared pork chops to a slow cooker.

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, minced onion, and lemon juice until well combined. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Pour the sweet and sour mixture evenly over the pork chops in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated.

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Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the pork chops are very tender and easily shred with a fork. (4-6 hours)

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Recipe View Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop to ensure it reaches at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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Recipe View Serve immediately, spooning any remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the pork chops.

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve these pork chops with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite roasted vegetables.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 120 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Edgar Terry

    I added a little ginger to the sauce and it gave it a wonderful kick.

  • Andre Casper

    This recipe was so easy and the pork chops were incredibly tender! My family loved it.

  • Andreane Davis

    The perfect weeknight meal. I threw everything in the slow cooker before work and came home to a delicious dinner.

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