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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Dinner » Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions

by Sarah Olson on May 16, 2022 163 Comments

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Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions have tender boneless pork chops in a tangy sauce with buttery sweet yellow onions. It’s homemade French onion pork that your family will LOVE!

You can make a different pork chop recipe in your crockpot every night! Also, try my pork chops and apples, pigs in a cornfield, or my apple butter pork chops recipes.

pork chops and onion cooked in slow cooker with tongs.

These pork chops with onions would make for a good summer recipe alongside baked beans and corn on the cob. I don’t do a ton of grilling in the summer, I like the meat to be very tender, and the crockpot always does that for me.

This excellent smothered pork chops recipe without any heavy sauce is great for a lighter dinner.

Recipe Ingredients

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  • Boneless pork chops – Though I use boneless in this recipe, you can use thick-cut or even bone it with great results
  • Worcestershire sauce – A secret ingredient to make just about any slow cooker recipe even better!! If you’ve never looked up what Worcestershire sauce in it, it has: lemon, vinegar, molasses, anchovies, garlic, tamarind extract, soy, chili pepper extract, sugar, pickles, and salt. What a combination!
  • Seasonings – Salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar.
  • Apple cider vinegar – Add a layer of flavor and cuts back on the sweetness.
  • Sweet yellow onion – Use one large sweet yellow onion or two small ones.
  • Salted butter – Add fat and flavor to the dish.
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Step One – Add a small amount of cooking oil to a pan on the stovetop and brown the pork chops; no need to cook these completely.

Step Two – Add the Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the pork chops and flip them around the sauce to coat.

Step Three – Add the sweet yellow onion and place the butter on top.

Step Four – Cook on LOW for 6 hours for tender chops. The edges where the onions sit get caramelized, and the sauce has slow-cooked to perfection. 

overhead shot of onions and pork chops in slow cooker.

How to serve

  • Baked beans – my favorite way to serve pork chops. Try a little bite of beans with each bite of the chops!
  • Corn on the Cob
  • Mashed potatoes – are a perfect side, along with caramelized onion pork chops.
  • Tossed salad with dressing – We love making a semi-homemade dressing with ranch dressing mix, buttermilk, and mayo.
  • Rice pilaf – Grab a box of your favorite mix at the store.
  • Baked potatoes – Aren’t baked potatoes the easiest side ever? Wash and dry your potatoes in the morning and wrap them in foil. They will be ready to pop in the oven when you arrive home from work.
pork chop with onions on plate with salad.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

Do onions go well with pork chops?

Yes! It’s not a typical dish you see, but caramelized onions and pork are a match made in heaven.

What is the best onion to use?

Sweet yellow onion goes the best with pork chops, though red onions will do well if you can’t find sweet onions. The dish will look different with red onions but still have great flavor.

Can I add bell peppers?

For a unique twist on this onion pork chops, add red or orange bell pepper along with the onions. It will give the dish an entirely different flavor.

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Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions

4.87 from 104 votes
Tender pork slow cooked in a tangy sauce with plenty of onions.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 436kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 3 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb. boneless pork chops (about 4-5 chops)
  • cooking oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 large sweet yellow onion sliced
  • 1/3 cup salted butter sliced
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Instructions:

  • Start by setting a skillet on the stove top over medium high heat. When the pan is hot just enough cooking oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Brown the pork chops on both sides, don’t worry about cooking through the slow cooker will do that. Set aside for now.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes in to the slow cooker, stir together with something that won’t scratch your slow cooker.
  • Add the browned pork chops, then add the onions and butter slices.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

What is the best onion for this recipe?
Sweet yellow onion goes the best with pork chops, though red onions will do well if you can’t find sweet onions. The dish will look different with red onions but still have great flavor.
Can I add bell peppers?
For a unique twist on this onion pork chops, add red or orange bell pepper along with the onions. It will give the dish an entirely different flavor.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Joyce G says

      May 17, 2022 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      Made this per recipe, EXACTLY! There certainly enough liquid/gravy as is, but I suppose you could add some broth, but I didn’t find it necessary. A keeper!!! YUM-YUM!

      Reply
    2. Jenn says

      March 14, 2022 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. Will definitely cook again

      Reply
    3. Derek says

      February 2, 2022 at 7:25 am

      Can bone in chops 1/2 inch thick be used and for how long? I really want to try this, a friend said its amazing.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 2, 2022 at 8:15 am

        It will be great with the same amount of timeZ

        Reply
    4. Donna says

      February 1, 2022 at 9:25 am

      Your recipe sounds wonderful. I am making it now. At the last minute before placing the ingredients in the crock pot, I got a little worried that it might be too dry, so I added about 1 cup of chicken broth. That should be okay, correct?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 1, 2022 at 9:27 am

        Yes, that will be fine. It will be very saucy.

        Reply
    5. Mary says

      January 31, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      4 stars
      The worcestershire and cider vinegar were too dominant for my taste. I will reduce both the next time. I added some V-8 to the pot juices and thickened on the stove to serve over rice. I helped soften the tanginess.

      Reply
    6. Lina says

      November 8, 2021 at 6:08 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night for dinner–it was soooooo delicious! I’m always very hesitant to make pork because it dries out; but this was moist and tender! I didn’t add brown sugar nor did I add apple cider vinegar but substituted apple cider and added slightly more than the recipe called for. I also cooked the onions slightly in the same pan that I browned the chops and deglazed the pan with the apple cider and spices! YUM!!! I will definitely make this again! THANK YOU!!

      Reply
    7. Jeannette says

      September 28, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      Can you tell me if recipe works with stevia?

      Reply
    8. Simon says

      September 28, 2021 at 10:17 am

      Hi
      Could I add 2 carrots and 6 baby red potatos to this resipe without changing anything?

      Thanks

      Reply
    9. Simon says

      September 27, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Hi
      If the pork chops are smaller is it OK to put them on top of each other?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 27, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        Yes, that works fine!

        Reply
      • Simon says

        September 28, 2021 at 1:03 am

        Hi
        Could I add 2 carrots and 6 baby red potatos to this resipe without changing anything?

        Thanks

        Reply
    10. Lex says

      September 17, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      Can you substitute the apple cider vinegar with anything else?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 18, 2021 at 7:21 am

        Can you do white vinegar or even red wine? If you have to you can leave it out. The Worcestershire sauce will add enough tang.

        Reply
    11. Anonymous says

      August 30, 2021 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      Made this yesterday with one modification. I substituted soy sauce for the Worcestershire sauce.

      Next time I’ll add carrots and mushrooms.

      Excellent recipe.

      Reply
    12. bobC says

      July 16, 2021 at 8:18 am

      How long for cooking on HIGH setting?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 16, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        I would do 3.5 – 4 hours on high

        Reply
    13. Jean says

      July 12, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, if scale was 10, I’d give you 12! My husband said this was his favorite of all time (married 20yrs!!) I should have trusted you completely, but based on my old fav crock pork recipe, I thought needed more sauce, but you were spot on! Can’t wait to try your others!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 13, 2021 at 8:20 am

        Great to hear, we love this meal so much too.

        Reply
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