These 4-ingredient slow cooker pork chops are the kind of easy dinner busy families come back to again and again. Using raw boneless pork chops, a simple sauce, and the slow cooker, you get tender pork with a rich, sweet-savory finish that tastes like you worked much harder than you did. It is a wonderful recipe for weeknights, potlucks, or those days when you just want supper handled with very little fuss.
Serve these pork chops over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy white rice so none of that delicious sauce goes to waste. For vegetables, simple green beans, steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, or a crisp garden salad all pair nicely and help round out the plate for a comforting family meal.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 boneless pork chops, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup frozen mixed diced vegetables
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired, then place the raw boneless pork chops in an even layer in the bottom.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the dry onion soup mix, barbecue sauce, and diced vegetables until well combined.
3. Spoon the sauce mixture evenly over the pork chops, making sure each chop is well coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
5. Serve the pork chops hot with plenty of sauce spooned over the top.
Variations & Tips
For extra savory flavor: Add a splash of chicken broth or a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the sauce if you do not mind going beyond four ingredients. It gives the finished dish a little more depth and makes the sauce even more spoonable.
For picky eaters: If your family prefers a smoother sauce, use very finely diced vegetables or leave them out and serve a favorite veggie on the side instead. This is an easy way to keep dinner familiar while still getting that comforting slow cooker flavor.
To prevent dry pork chops: Try to use pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick, and avoid overcooking. Since slow cookers can vary, checking at the earlier end of the cooking range helps keep the meat tender.
Easy serving idea: This recipe is especially tasty over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes because the sauce settles into every bite. If I am feeding a hungry crowd, I like to add a basket of warm rolls to the table too.
Make it a little sweeter or smokier: Use a honey barbecue sauce for a sweeter finish or a smoky barbecue sauce for a deeper flavor. Small changes like that can make the meal feel new without changing the easy method.