Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Thick-cut pork chops are slow cooked in a sweet and savory brown sugar, Italian dressing, and soy sauce glaze until tender and saucy. This easy four-ingredient dinner is rich, comforting, and perfect with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops about 1 1/4 inches thick, 2 1/2 to 3 lb total
- 1 cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
- 1 cup Italian dressing regular full-fat
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Optional: Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side, until browned on the outside.
- Place the pork chops in a 6-quart slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
- In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, Italian dressing, and low-sodium soy sauce until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the sauce over the pork chops, coating them well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the pork chops are very tender.
- Carefully remove the pork chops with a wide spatula and tongs, then transfer them to a serving platter.
- Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid if needed.
- Turn the slow cooker to high with the lid off and let the sauce bubble for 10–15 minutes, until slightly thickened and syrupy.
- Spoon the sauce generously over the pork chops before serving.
Notes
Thick-cut bone-in chops stay juicier and hold together best. Serve extra sauce at the table for potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 921kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 49gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 14.8gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1166mgSugar: 56.8g