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Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pork Chops

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Tender, juicy pork chops slow-cooked in a sweet and savory brown sugar sauce — this is the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing dinner that'll have everyone asking for seconds!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 382
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick, approximately 2.5 lbs total
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar light or dark
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Season both sides of each pork chop evenly with the spice mixture.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, and minced garlic until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Pour about ¼ cup of the brown sugar sauce into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker and spread it evenly. Arrange the seasoned pork chops in a single layer on top (overlapping slightly if needed).
  4. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over the pork chops, making sure all the chops are well coated. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and reach an internal temperature of 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  6. Carefully remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and set them on a plate. Pour the remaining cooking liquid into a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  8. Spoon the thickened brown sugar glaze generously over the pork chops and serve immediately over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 36gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 648mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

Storage: Store leftover pork chops and sauce together in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of chicken broth to maintain moisture.
Lower sodium tip: Use low-sodium soy sauce and low-sodium chicken broth to significantly reduce the sodium content without sacrificing any flavor. You can also reduce the soy sauce to 2 tablespoons and increase the broth slightly.
Healthy swap: Boneless, center-cut pork chops are a leaner option if you're looking to reduce fat content. They work beautifully in this recipe — just check for doneness a bit earlier as they may cook slightly faster.

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