Description
Tender and flavorful slow-cooked pork chops in a tangy-sweet balsamic glaze, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, optional)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Optional: Sear the pork chops in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, and thyme until cohesive.
- Place pork chops in a single layer in the slow cooker and pour the balsamic mixture over them, distributing garlic and brown sugar.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Optional: For a thicker glaze, remove chops and reduce the cooking liquid in a saucepan over medium heat for 5–10 minutes. Spoon over chops before serving.
- Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley or thyme if desired.
Notes
For best results, avoid lifting the lid frequently during cooking to maintain heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, pork chops, balsamic glaze, easy dinner, comfort food