For best results, use thick-cut pork chops. They hold up better during the long cooking time. If you don't have hard apple cider, you can substitute with apple juice or chicken broth, but the cider adds a unique depth of flavor. Consider adding a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary to the slow cooker for an extra layer of herbaceous flavor. Mashed potatoes are the classic accompaniment, but creamy polenta or egg noodles would also be delicious.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Peas
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME8 hrs 22 mins
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TOTAL TIME8 hrs 32 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS42
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these incredibly tender pork chops, slow-cooked to perfection with sweet caramelized onions, bright green peas, and a hint of apple cider. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate38 g
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Cholesterol54 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein19 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium186 mg
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Sugar21 g
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Fat27 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
10 mins
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops until browned on all sides. (7-10 minutes). Transfer the seared pork chops to your slow cooker.
02
Step
15 mins
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook the sliced onions until they are soft and beautifully browned, stirring occasionally (8-10 minutes). Add the crushed garlic and sugar, continuing to cook and stir until fragrant (2-3 minutes). Pour in the hard apple cider and bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour this flavorful mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker.
03
Step
8 hrs
Cover and cook on Low until the pork chops are exceptionally tender (7.5 hours). Stir in the frozen peas and cook until they are tender and heated through (30 minutes).
04
Step
5 mins
Transfer the pork chops to a serving plate. Add the butter to the sauce remaining in the slow cooker and stir until melted and incorporated, creating a luscious and rich sauce. Pour this delectable sauce generously over the pork chops and serve immediately.
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Ashly Halvorson
Jun 26, 2025I used bone-in pork chops, and they were incredibly juicy.
Boris Oconnellleuschke
May 27, 2025This is going into my regular rotation. Thanks for the great recipe!
Alfonso Schroeder
May 14, 2025The caramelized onions are the key to this dish. They add so much flavor!
Arnaldo Murazik
Mar 13, 2025I found that 7 hours was perfect for my slow cooker. Check for doneness around 6 hours.
Clinton Reinger
Mar 9, 2025This recipe is amazing! The pork chops were so tender.
Rhett Borer
Mar 3, 2025Easy to follow and the results were fantastic!
Jaden Hartmann
Jan 19, 2025Next time, I might add a pinch of thyme for a little more depth of flavor.
Tommie Metz
Jan 15, 2025My family loved this! Even my picky eater asked for seconds.
Alvena Schneider
Dec 6, 2024I added a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end for a little extra tang.