Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

These tender, juicy pork chops are slow-cooked in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce until they practically melt in your mouth. Perfect served with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

🥩 Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup barbecue sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Season the Pork Chops
- Pat the pork chops dry.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Sear the Meat
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer them to the slow cooker.
Prepare the Sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the chicken broth, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and thyme.
- Simmer for 2 minutes.
Slow Cook
- Pour the sauce over the pork chops.
- Cover and cook:
  - LOW: 6–7 hours
  - HIGH: 3–4 hours
- The pork should be fork-tender.
Optional Thickening
- Mix cornstarch with cold water.
- Stir into the sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking until thickened.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Creamy mashed potatoes
Buttered rice
Roasted vegetables
Green beans
Dinner rolls

📌 Caption

These Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops are incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with rich, savory flavor. A simple comfort food recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinner! 😍🍖