Crazy Crockpot Pork Chops
I found that the only crazy thing about these pork chops is that they weren't prepared in the oven! Make salty, fragrant pork chops using this slow cooker pork chops recipe. Tastes just like oven-made!
I found that the only crazy thing about these pork chops is that they weren't prepared in the oven! Make salty, fragrant pork chops using this slow cooker pork chops recipe. Tastes just like oven-made!
- Carbohydrate 4.8130975 g
- Cholesterol 185.83775 mg
- Fat 36.237796 g
- Fiber 0.861232521849871 g
- Protein 40.70582 g
- Saturated Fat 19.33967275 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (263g)
- Sodium 295.3955 mg
- Sugar 3.95186497815013 g
- Trans Fat 2.8087816 g
- Calories 514 calories
Step-by-step
- Stand chops in slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper and spices.
- Cover with the onion slices, which have been separated into rings.
- Place butter on top. and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until chops are tender and onions are done.
- The result is moist, tender chops with a deep brown color as if broiled in the oven.
Why are the edges turning grey instead of browning? Slow cookers trap moisture, meaning meat typically steams rather than sears. Without proper spacing, lean pork loin chops release their natural moisture too quickly, resulting in a rubbery texture by hour four. To counteract this, stand the chops vertically in the ceramic insert so heat circulates evenly around the protein fibers. Onions must blanket the top completely; they release natural sugars and water that prevent the lean meat from drying out during the six to eight hour cooking window. Using a slow cooker requires no added liquid here because the onions and butter create sufficient steam. If your slow cooker runs hot, check the internal temperature at the six-hour mark; pork is safely cooked at 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, though reheating should be done gently on low heat to avoid toughening the protein. Swapping the garlic powder for smoked paprika provides a deeper earthy note without altering the moisture balance.
