Description
These Crockpot Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Chops are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The rich aroma of garlic combined with the caramelized sweetness of brown sugar creates an irresistible dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- Pork Chops: 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup packed
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup low-sodium
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, black pepper, onion powder, and salt to create a marinade.
- Place the pork chops in the crockpot and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
- Once cooked, remove the pork chops and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: To thicken the sauce, pour the remaining liquid into a saucepan and simmer on medium heat until reduced by half.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftover pork chops can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- For a lower-sugar option, substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or a sugar substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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