Crock Pot Sweet N Orange Pork Chops
Transform weeknight dinners with these tender, flavor-packed Crock Pot Sweet N Orange Pork Chops! This effortless slow cooker recipe combines juicy bone-in pork chops with a bright and luscious orange-infused sauce made from orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for tanginess. The balance of sweet and savory flavors is elevated by caramelized brown sugar, ketchup, and a thickened glaze that coats each chop to perfection. With a searing step that locks in flavor before slow cooking, these pork chops are irresistibly fork-tender and ready to impress. Garnish with fresh parsley and pair with fluffy mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or roasted veggies for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for busy days, this recipe ensures maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear each pork chop for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown but not fully cooked. Transfer the pork chops to the crock pot.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, honey, and apple cider vinegar until combined.
Pour the orange sauce over the pork chops in the crock pot, ensuring the chops are evenly coated.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and easy to cut with a fork.
About 30 minutes before the cooking time is over, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the crock pot to thicken the sauce.
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, turn off the crock pot and let the pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve the pork chops with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.2 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 4702 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.3 g | ||
| Protein | 199.5 g | 399% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3297 mg | 70% | |
*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.
