Slow Cooker Lemon Pork Chops
Infuse your weeknight dinner routine with vibrant citrus flavors using this easy and comforting recipe for Slow Cooker Lemon Pork Chops. Tender, bone-in pork chops are seared to perfection before simmering in a luscious blend of zesty lemon juice, garlic, honey, and savory chicken broth, all seasoned with a hint of thyme. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, yielding succulent, fall-off-the-bone pork drenched in a velvety sauce that's thickened in the final moments of cooking. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this low-effort, high-reward dish is perfect for busy schedules. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, these lemon pork chops pair beautifully with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables, making it a satisfying meal the whole family will love. Ideal for slow cooker recipes, dinner ideas, and pork lovers, this dish is a guaranteed favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
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. This step adds flavor but is optional if you're short on time.
Transfer the seared pork chops to the slow cooker.
Zest and juice the lemon. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken broth, honey, and minced garlic to the slow cooker. Stir to combine the ingredients.
Pour the mixture over the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and fully cooked.
To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking and stir well.
Once the pork chops are done, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the lemon pork chops with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.4 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 3399 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 197.2 g | 394% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2953 mg | 63% | |
*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.
