Grandma's Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Chops
Get ready to savor the heartwarming flavors of Grandma's Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Chops, a timeless comfort food dish that's perfect for busy weekdays and lazy weekends alike. This recipe features tender, bone-in pork chops rubbed with a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then seared to golden perfection before simmering in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce infused with apple cider vinegar and a touch of brown sugar. Slow-cooked over a bed of caramelized onions, these pork chops become irresistibly juicy and fall-apart tender with minimal effort. Ideal for family dinners, they pair beautifully with classic sides like creamy mashed potatoes, crunchy coleslaw, or buttery cornbread for a complete Southern-inspired feast. Whether you're looking for an easy slow cooker recipe or a comforting barbecue dish, this pork chop recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Set aside.
Step 3
Place the thinly sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker, spreading it out evenly.
Step 4
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and water until well combined.
Step 5
Place the seared pork chops on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
Step 6
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the pork chops, ensuring they are completely covered.
Step 7
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
Step 8
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and place them on a serving platter.
Step 9
If desired, stir the sauce in the slow cooker and spoon it over the pork chops for serving.
Step 10
Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1527.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2915.2 |
| Total Fat 141.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.2g | |
| Cholesterol 544mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7053.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 199.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 158.0g | |
| Protein 197.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 292.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3779.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories