Spicy Crock Chops
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with Spicy Crock Chops, a slow-cooked masterpiece that combines tender pork chops with a bold, zesty sauce. This easy crockpot recipe is packed with layers of flavor, featuring smoky chili powder, earthy cumin, sweet brown sugar, and a kick of jalapeño and hot sauce. Perfectly seared pork chops are nestled in a rich blend of crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and aromatic garlic, then slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Garnished with fresh cilantro, these chops are ideal served over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or with your favorite veggies. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is both convenient and flavor-packed, making it a surefire hit for any dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Transfer the pork chops to the crockpot.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, garlic, and diced jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Add them to the crockpot.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, brown sugar, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and hot sauce. Mix well to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork chops and vegetables in the crockpot, ensuring the chops are evenly coated.
Cover the crockpot with a lid and cook on LOW for 5 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
Once done, carefully remove the pork chops from the crockpot and stir the sauce gently. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or hot sauce if desired.
Serve the pork chops drizzled with the spicy sauce, and top with freshly chopped cilantro for garnish.
Optionally, serve alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 109.6 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3607 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 108.3 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2522 mg | 54% | |
*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.
