Spicy and Tender Crock Pot Pork Chops
Craving a flavorful, fuss-free dinner? These Spicy and Tender Crock Pot Pork Chops are the ultimate comfort food, combining a rich blend of spices like smoked paprika, cayenne, and garlic for a kick of heat in every bite. Perfectly seared before slow cooking, the bone-in pork chops soak up a savory onion- and garlic-infused broth spiked with a touch of hot sauce for added depth. After hours of slow cooking, the result is melt-in-your-mouth tenderness smothered in a luscious, thickened sauce. Whether paired with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted veggies, this easy crock pot recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prep, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece large yellow onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, then rub both sides evenly with the spice mixture.
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. Transfer the pork chops to the crock pot.
Thinly slice the yellow onion and scatter it over the pork chops in the crock pot. Add the minced garlic as well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and hot sauce, then pour it over the pork chops and onions.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 5 hours or until the pork chops are tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork.
About 10 minutes before serving, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the crock pot to thicken the sauce.
Serve the pork chops hot with the thickened sauce spooned over them. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 140.8 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 3762 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 198.8 g | 398% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3121 mg | 66% | |
*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.
