Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops and Potatoes
85 Comments Feb 10, 2024
Updated Aug 08, 2024
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Boneless pork chops, Russet potatoes, and sliced onions cook together in Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce then smothered in cooked bacon and melted Colby Jack cheese. Delicious recipes like this deserve a spot on the meal plan and it’s sure to become a family favorite.
If you love the barbecue taste, then you’ll also love my Sweet Baby Ray’s Pulled Pork Chow Down and Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs.
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Why You’ll Love this Pork Chops and Potatoes in Crock Pot Meal
Slow cooker meals that take the guesswork out of putting something delicious on the dinner table is a must-try. And what could be better than pork and barbecue sauce?
I wanted to make a pork recipe in the slow cooker that wasn’t the usual pulled pork. To my slow cooker, I added pork chops, sliced potatoes, and onions and covered that in barbecue sauce, THEN topped that with bacon and cheese!
I used an entire bottle of my favorite barbecue sauce Sweet Baby Ray’s. There are so many flavors to choose from, don’t feel like you have to use the original flavor in this recipe, see the other flavors Sweet Baby Ray’s has to offer. I’m going to try the Sweet Golden Mustard next time! If you are looking for a recipe with homemade barbecue sauce, try my Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops recipe.
Recipe Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes: Thinly sliced for that perfect balance of tender and hearty. They soak up all the flavors in the slow cooker.
- White Onion: As they cook low and slow, they transform into golden, caramelized bites.
- Pork Chops: Whether you prefer bone in pork chops for extra juiciness or boneless chops for easy eating, they soak up all the flavors, becoming fall-apart tender meat with every bite.
- Barbecue Sauce: Sweet, smoky, and a hint of tang – Sweet Baby Ray’s is divided for strategic saucing, ensuring every bite has the perfect blend of BBQ taste.
- Seasonings: Salt enhances natural flavors while black pepper adds subtle heat.
- Bacon: Cooked bacon is added at the end and helps create a smoky crunch with every bite. You can also switch up the flavor of the bacon to your liking.
- Cheese: Colby Jack cheese is my go-to choice of cheese flavor. It’s the finishing touch that makes this easy recipe definitely a keeper.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Place the potatoes down in an even layer into the slow cooker sprayed with non stick cooking spray (olive oil works as well). Sprinkle over the onions, and salt and pepper.
Step Two – Squeeze about a cup of the barbecue sauce over the potatoes and onions.
Step Three – Place pork chops next in an even layer.
Step Four – Add the remainder of the barbecue sauce over the pork chops.
Step Five – Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
Step Six – After the cooking time is through, add the bacon slices over the pork chops.
Step Seven – Then add the cheese slices.
Step Eight – Cover for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt. Serve and enjoy!
How to Serve
- Serve a hearty portion of these tender pork chops and perfectly cooked potatoes on a plate. Drizzle some of that Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce over the top for an extra bbq touch. Garnish with a sprinkle of Colby Jack cheese and chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color. Add green beans or roasted baby carrots for a delicious side choice.
- Grab some crusty buns and turn your crock pot pork chops masterpiece into yummy sandwiches. Pile on a pork chop, a layer of sliced potatoes, and a dollop of BBQ sauce.
- Split open a baked potato, fluff up the insides, and load it with pork chops and potato slices. Drizzle it with Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, sprinkle it with bacon bits, and top it off with a generous handful of cheese, a squirt of ranch dressing, and any other toppings you choose.
- Turn this meal into a breakfast dish! Dice up the pork chops and potatoes, then pan-fry them until crispy. Serve with a sunny-side-up egg on top for a breakfast hash that’s packed with flavor.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! While russet potatoes are traditional, you can experiment with Yukon Gold or red potatoes for different textures. Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary slightly.
Of course! Feel free to use your favorite barbecue sauce or explore different flavors to suit your taste. The key is to choose a sauce that complements the pork chops and adds the desired level of sweetness and smokiness. You can also add other seasonings such as ranch seasoning, garlic powder, Italian herb seasoning, and onion powder.
Store your leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. Make sure to separate the pork chops and potatoes to maintain their individual textures. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to retain moisture.
Certainly! If you’re not a fan of this kind of cheese, try cheddar, mozzarella, or even pepper jack for an extra kick. The cheese adds a melty finish, so choose one that melts well and complements the overall flavor profile.
More pork chop recipes just as good as this one:
- Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions
- Slow Cooker Pork Chop Cacciatore
- Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Chops and Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Pork Chop Stroganoff
- Slow Cooker Alpine Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Minnesota Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pork Chops
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 cups sliced russet potatoes
- 1 cup sliced white onion
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce , divided
- 2 lbs. pork chops, bone-in or thick cut bone-less
- 6 slices cooked bacon, add at the end
- 6 slices Colby-Jack cheese, add at the end
Instructions
- Spray a 6-quart oval slow cooker with non-stick spray. Place the potatoes down in an even layer. Sprinkle over the onions, and salt and pepper. Squeeze about a cup of the barbecue sauce over the potatoes and onions. Lay the pork chops next in an even layer. Add the remainder of the barbecue sauce over the pork chops.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- After the cooking time is through, add the bacon slices over the pork, then add the cheese slices. Cover for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Sarah’s Notes
- While russet potatoes are traditional, you can experiment with Yukon Gold or red potatoes for different textures. Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary slightly.
- Store your leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. Make sure to separate the pork chops and potatoes to maintain their individual textures. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to retain moisture.
- If you’re not a fan of this kind of cheese, try cheddar, mozzarella, or even pepper jack for an extra kick. The cheese adds a melty finish, so choose one that melts well and complements the overall flavor profile.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Tried this tonight, pork chops were ok, didn’t care for the potatoes. My husband gave this recipe a 1 1/2 out of 5.
This was great! I like to tweak every recipe I use though. So instead of spraying the pot, I buttered it with a soft spatula. I also added a little onion powder and rubbed on the seasonings. I did not have sliced cheese but the shredded turned out awesome.
If you are wondering if you can cook it longer, you can! (I had classes all day.) I had my crock pot on for 8 hours on low heat. Worked like a charm.
Thanks for the tips Sarah!
My husband hates BBQ sauce. Could I substitute w something different? Like maybe A-1?
I personally wouldn’t use A-1, it would be too strong. You could go another direction and use cream of mushroom soup with a little milk mixed in and some seasonings? Sorry I am not too much help!
Glad you asked that question as well my husband doesn’t like it neither. How did it turn out? Did you still use the bacon and cheese?
So I don’t know what happened with mine. It sounded so delicious!! But it wasn’t A good majority of the potatoes were undercooked and the chops turned into bricks. I reeeeaaaalllly wanted to love this one!
did you leave the lid on the entire time? That would effect the potatoes cooking, and not let the pork get tender.
Can this go on low for 8 hours instead?
I have not tried it. The sugar in the barbecue sauce could make it burn around the edges.
Loved the pork chops(didn’t add the cheese) but…the potatoes weren’t a hit=( too much with the bbq sauce. Will make again with out the potatoes. Thanks!
Its in the crockpot as I type. I am really looking forward to tonights dinner
Do you brown the chops first? Plan on making it this Thursday.
I did not brown them first. You can if you want, it wouldn’t hurt the recipe.
Made the Slow Cooker chops and Potatoes and thoroughly enjoyed it. So simple and so good. I left out the bacon and cheese. This is a keeper.
So great to hear!
Making it for dinner tonight. I debated if I should cook on low for 6 hours? I used sweet baby rays hickory &brown sugar. Our favorite. Has anyone tried it on low? If so how did it turn out. Thanks
How did they turn out on low?
Yes – I also wanted to cook them on low (while at work). Did it work out okay?