Crock Pot Pork Chops + Video
Crock Pot Pork Chops are made with the easiest slow cooker recipe ever. Toss the ingredients in and return to juicy chops, ready to eat!
Using a slow cooker is the perfect way to save time on the busiest days. These crock pot boneless pork chops are perfectly tender, melt in your mouth meat cooked in the most spectacular sauce.
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How to Make Crock Pot Pork Chops
Making slow cooker pork-chops is seriously so easy. Just toss the ingredients into the pot and set it to low. This recipe takes just a few minutes of preparation and your Crockpot does the rest. Come back to it hours later and you'll find perfectly tender, melt in your mouth pork ready to serve!
Tips for making the best boneless pork chops
Using thick-cut chops is essential. Thinner cuts cook too quickly so you will not have the same results.
Add chili paste according to your desired heat level. We use 3 tablespoons for a little kick. If you prefer a milder flavor, add less or omit it altogether. It is fabulous either way.
Cook times will vary based on your Crockpot and the thickness of your chops. It's important that you don't overcook your meat or it will be dry and tough.
Tools needed
- A Slow Cooker - I like mine that is programmable so it’ll only run as long as I want it to then it turns to warm, so food doesn't get overcooked.
- Garlic Press - One of my most used kitchen tools! I received mine as a gift years ago and I can't imagine why I never had one. It minces garlic with one squeeze, with the peel still on!
Why we use boneless pork chops
We like to use boneless meat for this recipe because it reduces the cooking time. Just be sure that you use a thick-cut chop so the meat stays juicy.
Also, when choosing the meat, look for cuts that have some fat (marbling).
Lean meat isn't the best choice for crockpot cooking - you need the fat and marbling to keep the food moist.
When it's time to remove them from the slow cooker, you will need to use a spatula to take them out of the slow cooker. This is because they are so tender, they may even fall apart.
Will the recipe work with bone in pork chops?
Yes, you can make this recipe with bone in chops if you want to.
Be sure to look for chops between 1 and 1 1/2 inches thick. Also, be careful not to cook them for too long. Overcooked meat will be dry and tough.
Can you freeze the leftovers?
Yes, you can easily freeze leftover chops. Just place them in an airtight container or a freezer bag. Then, store them in the freezer and use them within 6 months.
Yes, you can easily freeze leftover chops. Just place them in an airtight container or a freezer bag. Then, store them in the freezer and use them within 6 months.
How to reheat leftovers
Reheating leftover pork couldn't be easier!
Reheating leftover pork couldn't be easier!
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Then, add 2 tablespoons of water or beef broth to a baking pan.
- Place the meat in the pan and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Then, cook them for between 10 and 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chops.
Serving suggestions
If you're wondering what to serve with this meal, I have a few suggestions. Pork is delicious over rice, potatoes, or noodles.
Other side dishes that taste great with this Crock Pot Pork Chop recipe:
Enjoy!
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Watch me make this recipe!
This recipe is beyond easy to make. Watch the entire process by watching our recipe video.
Yield: 8
Crock Pot Pork Chops
Crock Pot Pork Chops are made with the easiest slow cooker recipe ever. Toss the ingredients in and return to juicy chops, ready to eat!
Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 5 Hours Total time: 5 Hours & 5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1-3 tablespoon red chile paste (I used Gourmet Garden)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3-5 pounds boneless pork chops (thick cut 1"- 1 1/2")
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Add ingredients (except pork chops and corn starch) in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine. Add pork chops. Toss to coat with the sauce. Cook on low 4 hours.
- After 4 hours, combine equal amounts cornstarch and water in a mason jar. Close the lid, to seal the jar. Shake the living tar out of it, to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the crockpot. Stir and cover, cook 1 more hour.
- Check for doneness. If the pork chops need longer let them cook until tender and done.
- Serve and enjoy!
DONNA'S NOTES
- Add chili paste according to your desired heat level. We used 3 tablespoons as we like a little kick. If you prefer it more mild add less, or omit it altogether. It is fabulous either way.
- Cook times will vary based on your slow cooker and the thickness of your pork chops.
- *Cook time has been changed from 7 hours total. After further testing in different slow cookers we found the best results come in about 5 hours total.
Originally published December 2014, updated and republished September 2020
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