These 3-ingredient slow cooker vintage summer thin chops are the kind of easy supper that feels like something families have been making for generations. Thin-cut pork chops simmer low and slow in a simple, tangy-sweet sauce until they turn tender and flavorful, giving you that comforting old-fashioned dinner with almost no fuss. It is a wonderful recipe for busy days, warm evenings, or anytime you want a hearty meal without standing over the stove.
Serve these pork chops with mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy white rice to catch every bit of the sauce. For summer-style sides, I like adding green beans, sweet corn, sliced tomatoes, or a simple cucumber salad. Warm biscuits or soft dinner rolls on the side make this meal feel especially homey and help stretch the sauce for everyone at the table.
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Vintage Summer Thin Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 raw thin-cut pork chops
1 cup ketchup
1 cup cola
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired. Lay the raw thin-cut pork chops in the bottom of the slow cooker, overlapping them slightly as needed.
2. Pour the ketchup evenly over the pork chops, then pour the cola over the top. Do not stir; just make sure the chops are mostly coated.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through. Because thin chops cook faster than thick ones, start checking on the earlier side.
4. Carefully spoon some of the sauce over the chops before serving. Plate with your favorite sides and serve warm.
Variations & Tips
For a richer sauce: If you like a deeper flavor, use a cola with real sugar and let the sauce stand for a few minutes after cooking so it thickens slightly before spooning it over the chops.
For picky eaters: These chops are very mild and family-friendly as written, but you can serve the sauce on the side for kids who prefer their meat less saucy.
To keep thin chops tender: Since thin-cut pork chops can overcook quickly, avoid cooking them all day. Check them at 3 hours on LOW and remove them as soon as they are tender.
Easy add-ins: If you want to stretch the meal a bit, sliced onions or a few drained pineapple rings can be added to the slow cooker without changing the easy vintage feel of the dish.
Best leftovers: Store leftovers in the sauce so the pork stays moist. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, and serve over rice or noodles for an easy next-day supper.