Balsamic Garlic Crock Pot Pork Chops
Tender, flavorful, and irresistibly easy, these Balsamic Garlic Crock Pot Pork Chops are the perfect hands-off comfort food for busy weeknights or leisurely family dinners. Featuring juicy pork chops seared to golden perfection, then slow-cooked in a rich and tangy balsamic garlic sauce infused with honey, soy sauce, and aromatic thyme, this dish is a symphony of savory-sweet flavors. The long, slow simmer guarantees melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, while the thickened balsamic glaze adds an elegant finishing touch. With minimal prep and a satisfying cooking time in your slow cooker, this recipe is both simple and impressive. Pair these mouthwatering pork chops with creamy mashed potatoes or crisp steamed broccoli for a meal that’s sure to delight. Perfect for pork lovers and crock pot fans alike, this one-pot wonder is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cups Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and dried thyme.
Place the seared pork chops in the crock pot. Pour the balsamic mixture over the chops, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
Once cooked, transfer the pork chops to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry. Pour the sauce from the crock pot into a small saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Drizzle the thickened sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately. Enjoy with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed broccoli.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2686 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | ||
| Protein | 118.2 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1969 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
