Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops feature seared boneless chops that melt into tenderness in a slow cooker with onions, green bell peppers, and a sweet-tangy tomato sauce. Brown sugar and apple cider vinegar balance savory Worcestershire notes for a rich, comforting gravy that’s great spooned over rice. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or laid-back weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs 10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Move them to a slow cooker and place the onion and green peppers on top of the pork chops.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Pour the sauce into the slow cooker, gently stirring to coat the pork chops and vegetables.
- 3
Cook the pork chops on Low until tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- 4
Move the pork chops to a serving platter. Tent them with aluminum foil to keep warm. Whisk the cornstarch, if using, into the sauce until thickened. Spoon the sauce and vegetables over the pork chops.
- Calories 598.71 kcal High 30%
- Protein 41.15 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 47.7 g 17%
- Total Fat 27.91 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 6.75 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.52 mg High 39%
- Sodium 433.56 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 8.22 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 20.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 54.38 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.67 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 1117.61 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 144.97 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 13.56 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops is made with 10 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 6 hrs 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 598.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops?
- About 6 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 598.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops healthy?
- Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 598.71 calories and 41.15 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 433.56 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.75 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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