Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
Dive into the irresistible fusion of tangy and savory flavors with this Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Pork Chops recipe. Tender, slow-cooked pork chops are infused with a mouthwatering sauce made from a rich blend of brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and vinegar, complemented by bursts of sweetness from pineapple chunks and vibrant bell peppers. Perfectly balanced and thickened to perfection, this effortless crockpot meal requires just 15 minutes of prep and lets the magic happen while you go about your day. Serve these flavorful pork chops over fluffy white or hearty brown rice for a complete, comforting dinner that’s sure to please the whole family. This easy slow cooker recipe is the perfect combination of convenience, flavor, and visual appeal, making it a standout addition to your weekly dinner menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 0.25 cups Soy sauce
- 0.25 cups White vinegar
- 1 cups Pineapple chunks (canned, with juice)
- 1 cups Bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 cups Cooked white or brown rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, white vinegar, and pineapple juice from the canned pineapple chunks. Set the pineapple chunks aside for later.
Place the pork chops in the bottom of the crock pot.
Sprinkle the minced garlic over the pork chops, then layer the bell peppers and pineapple chunks on top.
Pour the sweet and sour sauce mixture evenly over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and thoroughly cooked.
About 20 minutes before serving, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the crock pot and gently stir. This will thicken the sauce.
Replace the lid and continue cooking for the remaining 20 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Serve the sweet and sour pork chops over cooked white or brown rice, if desired. Spoon the thickened sauce, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks over the top for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1031 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.3 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*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.
