Proof that pork chops can actually be moist: easy fall-apart Crock Pot Pork Chops. Forget the rubbery, dry pork chops of your past—these are juicy and tender, saucy, and made with just five ingredients!

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe

Actually Delicious Crockpot Pork Chops. Forget the flavorless hockey puck pork chops you’ve suffered in the past. After perfecting Grilled Pork Chops, Air Fryer Pork Chops, and Stuffed Pork Chops, I’ve tackled how to make crock pot pork chops that don’t feel like a punishment.
Tender and Juicy. This slow cooker pork chop recipe changes everything—they’re fork tender and will have everyone at your table polishing their plate (as will these Smothered Pork Chops).
Easy Peasy. Not only are these the best slow cooker pork chops you’ll ever try, they’re also incredibly simple. There’s very little prep.
You Only Need a Handful of Ingredients. 5 in fact! Keep pork chops in your freezer and this recipe can be a dinner staple.

two plates of slow cooker pork chops with green beans

5 Star Review

“This was amazing! Pork chops were moist, and the bbq sauce added great taste…..even as a gravy for mashed potatoes. Easy. I’ll be making this a lot!”
— Cindy —

How to Make Crock Pot Pork Chops

The Ingredients

Bone-In Pork Chops. You can trim away some of the fat without sacrificing moisture; the bone will help insulate the meat.
Onions. The onions melt into the sauce and give the tender pork chops extra flavor (like Pork Chops with Apples). For crock pot pork chops and potatoes, add a few diced Yukon gold potatoes instead of (or along with) the onions.
Barbecue Sauce. Sauce is one way to keep pork from drying out in a slow cooker. Choose your favorite store bought sauce to keep this meal easy and breezy or go all out with my favorite homemade Barbecue Sauce, which is ready in 15 minutes and worth the effort.
Garlic Powder + Onion Powder. Easy ways to season these tender chops.
Cornstarch. Thickens up the sauce before serving your tender, moist crock pot pork chops. You can also thicken the sauce with arrowroot powder.
Green Onions. An optional garnish that adds a final flourish of color and zip to the finished dish.

The Best Cut of Pork Chops for the Slow Cooker

In a perfect world, to keep your pork chops from drying out in the slow cooker, choose thick-cut, bone-in pork chops.

Part of the reason pork chops often turn out dry and tough is that they are a leaner cut. To prevent this look for 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch thick bone-in chops with a good amount of marbling and fat. The fat and bone will protect the meat and help keep it juicy.
If you must use boneless pork chops, buy the thickest ones you can find.
Avoid thin, boneless pork chops at all costs. They will be dry, no matter how diligently you check them. The low-and-slow cooking method of the slow cooker demands thick-cut pork chops.

The Directions

seasoning pork chops before cooking in a crockpot

Prepare. Season the pork chops on all sides.

a crockpot with thinly sliced onions on the bottom

Layer the Sauce and Onions. Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce in the bottom of a lightly greased crockpot and top with the onions.

bone-in pork chops in crock pot with onions and sauce

Add the Meat. Place pork chops in the slow cooker.

Cook. Spread the remaining sauce over the chops, then cover and cook until tender.

a platter of juicy crockpot pork chops without canned soup

Rest. Let the pork rest so it’s juicy when you cut into it.

juicy bbq crockpot pork chops ready to serve

Thicken the Sauce. Add a slurry of cornstarch and water to the slow cooker with the remaining sauce. Whisk, cover, and set to HIGH. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

Finish. Serve the chops topped with the thickened sauce and a sprinkle of green onion. ENJOY!

sliced juicy crockpot pork chops on a plate

Leftover Ideas

Serve leftover crock pot pork chops on buns for a tasty barbecue pork sandwich, over a bed of greens for a BBQ pork salad, as a Pork Quesadilla, or over egg noodles for a hearty meal.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Pork Chops

Casserole. Broccoli Rice Casserole or Corn Casserole would pair well with these pork chops.
Potatoes. Crockpot pork chops with potatoes are a classic! Try Oven Roasted Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Vegetables. Roasted Green Beans and Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are wonderful with this recipe.
Mac and Cheese. Pair Instant Pot Mac and Cheese or Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with crock pot pork chops.
Salad. Arugula Salad or Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad would be ideal for a light, healthy side.

a plate of moist and juicy easy crockpot pork chops on a plate with green beans

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Thaw Frozen Pork Chops. Frozen meat in a slow cooker may linger at an unsafe food temperature for too long during cooking, allowing harmful bacteria to possibly grow. Always thaw your meat completely before adding it to a slow cooker.
Use Low Heat. You can overcook pork chops in the slow cooker, so it’s important to use LOW heat. If you cook the chops on HIGH they are likely to be dry. Speaking of…
Do Not Overcook! In a crock pot, boneless pork chops cook in 1 1/2 to 2 hours on LOW; bone-in pork chops cook in 5 to 6 hours. If your slow cooker runs hot, check even earlier.
Use an Instant Read Thermometer. Dry, tough pork chops are likely over-cooked (can you tell I am hammering this home?). The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Because the temperature of meat rises as it rests, I recommend removing pork chops from the slow cooker when they reach 140 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. The carryover cooking finishes the job.
Let the Meat Rest. Resting meat, including pork chops, is MANDATORY so that the juices can redistribute. Cover them with foil, and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.

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Crock Pot Pork Chops

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Prep: 10

Cook: 2 30

Total: 3

Servings: –6 servings

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The BEST crock pot pork chops. Tender and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Try this recipe with bone-in or boneless pork chops.

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Ingredients

2 pounds THICK-CUT (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch-thick) boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops* about 4 pork chops (do not use thin-cut boneless chops—just don't)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups barbecue sauce (try my recipe for homemade bbq sauce)
1 small yellow onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry
Chopped green onion optional for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle on both sides of the pork chops.
Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over the bottom, then scatter the onions over the sauce.
Add the pork chops, overlapping somewhat as needed.
Spoon the remaining sauce over the chops so that each has a nice amount on top. Cover and cook on LOW (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours for boneless chops and 5 to 6 hours on LOW for bone-in chops).**
Remove the pork to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm while you thicken the sauce.
Add the slurry to the slow cooker with the remaining sauce.*** Whisk to combine, cover the slow cooker, and set to high. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending upon your slow cooker.
Serve the pork chops hot, topped with the thickened sauce and a sprinkle of green onion.

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Notes

*INGREDIENT NOTE: Please, please DO NOT use ultra-lean, thin-cut boneless pork chops in this recipe. Even if you check early, the meat will still be dry by the time it reaches a safe internal temperature. Learn from my mistakes and buy thick-cut!
**COOKING TIP: Your cooking time will vary based on your specific slow cooker, the thickness and fat content of your pork chops, and whether you are using bone-in or boneless chops. For your first batch, I recommend doing it on a day when you are home and can check on the chops more frequently. My thick (1 1/2-inch) boneless chops cooked in just under 2 hours. When in doubt, check the meat early to ensure it stays nice and tender.
***THICKEN SAUCE ON STOVETOP: Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan. Whisk in the slurry, and then cook on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring often until the sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. (If your slow cooker insert is stovetop safe, you can remove it from the slow cooker and place it directly on the burner. Do not do this unless you are POSITIVE your insert is stovetop safe or it may crack).
TO STORE: Refrigerate pork chops in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
TO REHEAT: Very, very gently rewarm leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave.
TO FREEZE: Freeze pork chops in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4, using my homemade BBQ sauce recipeCalories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 37gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 117mgPotassium: 967mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 332IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg

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