Spicy Crock Chops

Turn up the heat in your kitchen with Spicy Crock Chops, a slow-cooked masterpiece that combines tender pork chops with a bold, zesty sauce. This easy crockpot recipe is packed with layers of flavor, featuring smoky chili powder, earthy cumin, sweet brown sugar, and a kick of jalapeño and hot sauce. Perfectly seared pork chops are nestled in a rich blend of crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and aromatic garlic, then slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Garnished with fresh cilantro, these chops are ideal served over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or with your favorite veggies. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is both convenient and flavor-packed, making it a surefire hit for any dinner table!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pork chops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Transfer the pork chops to the crockpot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, garlic, and diced jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Add them to the crockpot.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, brown sugar, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and hot sauce. Mix well to create the sauce.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the pork chops and vegetables in the crockpot, ensuring the chops are evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the crockpot with a lid and cook on LOW for 5 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.

Step 7

Once done, carefully remove the pork chops from the crockpot and stir the sauce gently. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or hot sauce if desired.

Step 8

Serve the pork chops drizzled with the spicy sauce, and top with freshly chopped cilantro for garnish.

Step 9

Optionally, serve alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1265.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1659.7

Total Fat 109.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 300.0mg	0%
Sodium 3607.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 108.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237.6mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2521.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.4%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 13.1%