Slow Cooker San Francisco Pork Chops
Tender, flavorful, and irresistibly saucy, Slow Cooker San Francisco Pork Chops are the ultimate comfort food with minimal effort. This recipe features succulent pork chops slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic minced garlic. The secret lies in a quick sear to lock in the juices before letting the slow cooker work its magic, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture. A cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce into a glossy glaze that’s perfect for drizzling over your favorite side dishes like fluffy white rice or creamy mashed potatoes. Garnished with fresh green onions for a burst of color, these slow cooker pork chops promise a satisfying, stress-free dinner your whole family will adore. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekend meals, this dish combines convenience with big, bold flavors for a crowd-pleasing feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for searing)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork chops on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the seared pork chops to the slow cooker.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and 1/4 cup of water. Stir well to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 hours or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry.
About 15 minutes before the cooking time is up, stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker to thicken it. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining time.
Once cooked, transfer the pork chops to a serving plate and spoon the thickened sauce over the top.
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve with white rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.4 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 4908 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 124.6 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2036 mg | 43% | |
*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.
