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

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions

by Sarah Olson on May 16, 2022 | Updated July 22, 2022 186 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. This recipe is also great if you add a few cloves of my garlic confit if you have any leftovers!

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

4.88 from 119 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. G J says

      January 13, 2023 at 6:42 am

      4 stars
      Finished dish tasted fantastic and chops fell apart but were really dry☹️ Definitely will try again!! Maybe 6 hours (low) was too long for my slow cooker….. any suggestions?

      Reply
    2. Chelle P says

      January 5, 2023 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good, and easy to make!! Even my husband, who does not really eat onions, at the onions! The pork chops were so tender and full of flavor!

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      January 1, 2023 at 9:39 am

      Do you have to brown the pork chops first

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 1, 2023 at 9:51 am

        No, you can skip it.

        Reply
    4. Melani says

      November 27, 2022 at 11:58 am

      Have you ever adapted this for the Instant pot or stove top?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 27, 2022 at 2:47 pm

        No, I don’t use an instant pot. As long as you have a cup of liquid it will work.

        Reply
    5. Posey says

      November 14, 2022 at 11:29 am

      Can you use bone in pork chops?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 14, 2022 at 12:50 pm

        Yes, bone in pork chops will work great.

        Reply
    6. Denise says

      October 29, 2022 at 5:10 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe this is my second d time making it.
      My question is: my crockpot has cooking numbers 1 through 5 not low or high, what number would you cook at. I didn’t want to undercooked the meat.
      Denise

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 29, 2022 at 5:24 am

        I’m not familiar with that one. I’d see if you can find anything out on google. I apologize.

        Reply
        • Denise says

          October 29, 2022 at 7:08 am

          It is a West bend brand

    7. Dennis says

      October 18, 2022 at 6:53 am

      This sounds great. Let’s say you wanted to add hash browns or tater tots to the recipe. Might you layer them on top of the chops and under the onions??? Your thoughts? Thanks.

      Reply
    8. Renee says

      October 6, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      Lol smells good hope me adding the Butter late that it still will be good! Like an hour before it’s done

      Reply
    9. Andrea says

      September 22, 2022 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was so good and my whole family enjoyed. I loved that I had most of the simple ingredients on hand. I may be bias because I love onions but the meal was so tasteful and I would put it in the easy to make section.

      Reply
    10. Wanda says

      September 14, 2022 at 9:52 am

      Is this gluten free

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 14, 2022 at 1:40 pm

        You will have to check the ingredients, I am unsure for I am not gluten-free.

        Reply
    11. Jill Franks says

      September 7, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      If I don’t have time to do the slow cooker (even on high), canI bake these in the oven, and if so, what temperature and how long?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 7, 2022 at 3:49 pm

        Hi! I have not tested in the oven, so it’s hard to say. I apologize.

        Reply
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