Slow Cooker Cherry Pork Chops
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these slow cooker cherry pork chops, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors that's sure to impress. Tender boneless pork chops are seared to golden perfection and slow-cooked in a luscious sauce featuring tart cherries, honey, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of garlic. The rich cherry glaze is thickened to perfection, creating a velvety topping for the melt-in-your-mouth pork. With minimal prep and the magic of slow cooking, this dish is both easy and elegant, ideal for busy weeknights or a special meal. Serve these flavorful chops with the cherry sauce drizzled over the top, and finish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley for a vibrant, gourmet touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 14-ounce can Canned tart cherries in water
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the pork chops to the slow cooker.
Drain the canned tart cherries, reserving the liquid, and set aside both the cherries and the liquid.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the reserved cherry liquid, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and chicken broth.
Pour the cherry mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker. Add the drained tart cherries on top.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and set aside, keeping them warm.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker, mixing well to thicken the sauce.
Return the pork chops to the slow cooker, coating them with the sauce. Let sit for 5-10 minutes on the warm setting to heat through.
Serve the pork chops with the cherry sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.1 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3169 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 108.7 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2148 mg | 46% | |
*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.
