Pork Chops with Cranberry Thyme Sauce Crock Pot Recipe
Tender, succulent, and bursting with flavor, this Pork Chops with Cranberry Thyme Sauce Crock Pot Recipe transforms an everyday dinner into an elegant meal with minimal effort. Perfectly seasoned bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection before being slow-cooked in a rich blend of tart cranberries, sweet honey, savory garlic, and a hint of tangy balsamic vinegar. Fresh thyme infuses the dish with an herbaceous aroma, while a slurry of cornstarch ensures the sauce is luxuriously thick and glossy. This one-pot wonder takes just 15 minutes of prep and rewards you with fall-off-the-bone pork and a tangy-sweet sauce that’s perfect for pairing with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this slow-cooker recipe hits the mark for flavor and convenience. With keywords like "pork chops," "cranberry thyme sauce," and "crock pot recipe," this dish will delight slow-cooker enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. This step is optional but adds extra flavor.
Place the seared pork chops in the bottom of the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cranberries, chicken broth, honey, balsamic vinegar, thyme leaves, and minced garlic.
Pour the cranberry thyme mixture over the pork chops in the crock pot.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Once the pork chops are cooked, carefully remove them from the crock pot and set them aside on a plate, loosely covered with aluminum foil.
To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the liquid in the crock pot.
Turn the crock pot to HIGH and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Serve the pork chops topped with the cranberry thyme sauce. Enjoy with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 3005 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.5 g | ||
| Protein | 194.4 g | 389% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2823 mg | 60% | |
*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.
