Tender and juicy, these Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops are truly the BEST slow cooker pork chops ever!

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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Tender and juicy, these Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops are truly the BEST slow cooker pork chops ever! Cooked in a sweet and zesty sauce, topped with onions and fresh herbs, the thick boneless pork chops are a family-friendly dinner for busy nights!

Trust me here…I wouldn’t steer you wrong. These easy Crock Pot pork chops are so delicious, thanks to two main rules:

(1) Use THICK pork chops (bone-in or boneless, it doesn’t matter)…but they have to be nice and thick. The thin, wimpy chops that my grocer often stocks just can’t hold up to the long cooking process.

(2) Sear them in a skillet first. I know, I know…it’s an extra step. But it only takes a total of about 10 minutes and it gives the pork chops so much flavor, as well as a nice crispy texture on the outside.

And now that we have those “rules” established, it’s just a matter of smothering and simmering the chops in a delicious sweet and tangy sauce. This, my friends, is a winner!

How to Make Smothered Pork Chops in the Crock Pot:

First, pat your pork chops dry with a paper towel and season them liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.

Brown the pork chops in a skillet, just until they get some nice golden brown color on them. You don’t need to worry about cooking the pork chops all of the way through, so this step only requires about 3-5 minutes per side.

While the pork chops sizzle in the pan, whisk together the sauce. This is a simple combination of ketchup, chili powder, salt, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, and brown sugar. It’s similar to a barbecue sauce, since it gives you that zesty, sweet and tangy taste — all in one bite!

Once the pork chops are browned, transfer them to the slow cooker. Pour in the sauce and add sliced onion on top. That’s it!

The thick cut boneless pork chops cook in the Crock Pot for about 4-5 hours on LOW or about 2-3 hours on HIGH. If you’re using bone-in thick pork chops, you will need to increase the cooking time — about 6-7 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH.

Remember, though, different slow cookers run at slightly different temperatures, so you need to keep an eye on your dish the first time you make it. You know that the pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. That’s why I love my meat thermometer — I can quickly check the meat and know when it’s perfect every time!

How do you cook Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven?

If you want to prepare these smothered pork chops in the oven, simply transfer the browned pork chops to a baking dish. Pour the sauce over top, add the sliced onion, and cover with foil. Bake in a 325-degree F oven for 40-45 minutes (for boneless chops).

You can also simmer these boneless pork chops in a skillet on the stovetop. To do so, brown the chops in a large skillet, pour the sauce over top, and add the onion. Place a lid on your skillet and simmer, covered, over LOW heat for 40-45 minutes.

What goes with Smothered Pork Chops?

These Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops are delicious served with:

• Leafy green salad or sautéed greens;
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes;
• Buttered egg noodles or rice;
• Fried Cabbage with Apples and Onion;
• Southern Squash Casserole;
• Garlic Roasted Broccoli;
• 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

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Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Tender and juicy, these Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops are truly the BEST slow cooker pork chops ever!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword boneless pork chops, slow cooker pork chops, smothered pork chops

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 396 kcal

Author Blair

Ingredients

• 4 large thick-cut pork chops (boneless or bone-in are both fine) I used boneless pork chops that were about 8 ounces EACH
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 sweet onion sliced
• Optional garnish: squeeze of fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, and ground mustard. Set aside.

2. Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. When hot, add the pork chops to the skillet. Sear both sides of chops over high heat (about 3-5 minutes per side), and then transfer to slow cooker.

3. Pour sauce over the pork chops and add onion on top.

FOR THICK-CUT BONELESS PORK CHOPS:

1. Cover and cook on LOW for about 4-5 hours or on HIGH for about 2-3 hours.

FOR THICK-CUT BONE-IN PORK CHOPS:

1. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6-7 hours or on HIGH for about 3-4 hours.

2. You know that the pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

3. Serve pork chops smothered in onions and sauce, and garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.

Recipe Notes

If you want to prepare these smothered pork chops in the oven, simply transfer the browned pork chops to a baking dish. Pour the sauce over top, add the sliced onion, and cover with foil. Bake in a 325-degree F oven for 40-45 minutes (for boneless chops).

You can also simmer these pork chops in a skillet on the stovetop. To do so, brown the chops in a large skillet, pour the sauce over top, and add the onion. Place a lid on your skillet and simmer, covered, over LOW heat for 40-45 minutes (for boneless chops).

Nutrition Facts

Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Amount Per Serving (1 pork chops with sauce)

Calories 396 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 149mg 50%

Sodium 1129mg 47%

Potassium 1137mg 32%

Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 14g

Protein 52g 104%

Vitamin A 6%

Vitamin C 9.5%

Calcium 3.7%

Iron 10.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in August, 2014. It was updated in November, 2018.