Here’s an easy, tender, sweet-savory slow cooker recipe for Slow Cooker Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops.
🐖 Slow Cooker Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Pork chop
Ingredients
- 4–6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4–5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup (optional, for depth)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
Instructions
- Optional sear (for better flavor)
Brown pork chops in a hot pan for 1–2 minutes per side. - Make sauce
Mix brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, pepper, paprika, and broth. - Load slow cooker
Place pork chops in the slow cooker and pour sauce over them. - Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Cook until pork is tender and fully cooked.
- Optional thick sauce
Remove pork chops, mix cornstarch with a little water, stir into sauce, and cook 10–15 minutes more.
Tips for best results
- Don’t overcook boneless chops—they can dry out
- Bone-in chops stay juicier
- Add sliced onions or potatoes for a full meal
- Use low heat for best tenderness
Serving ideas
- With mashed potatoes
- With rice or noodles
- With roasted vegetables
If you want, I can also make you a low-sugar version, spicy BBQ style, or a Pakistani-style slow cooker adaptation.
