Slow Cooker Amish Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Amish Sweet and Sour Pork Chops turns four simple ingredients into a comforting dinner. Bone-in chops become tender over a bed of onions while brown sugar and apple cider vinegar form a glossy, tangy glaze. The slow cooker handles most of the work.

What You Need

For four servings, gather 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick; 2 to 2½ pounds total), 2 large yellow or white onions, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 cup apple cider vinegar.

How to Make Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Slice the onions and spread them over the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place the pork chops on top, overlapping them only slightly if needed.

Whisk the brown sugar with the vinegar until mostly dissolved, then pour it over the meat and onions. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours, until the chops are tender.

For a slightly thicker sauce, remove the lid and let the juices reduce on Low for 15 to 20 minutes. Spoon the tender onions and glaze over each chop to serve.

Serving and Variations

Serve the pork chops over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice to catch the sauce. Green beans or a crisp salad make an easy side. For a brighter glaze, use ¾ cup brown sugar with the full cup of vinegar. For a milder tang, use ¾ cup vinegar with the full cup of sugar.

Storage and Food Safety

Check the thickest part of each chop with a food thermometer, away from the bone. Pork chops should reach at least 145°F (63°C), followed by a 3-minute rest. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow containers and reheat until hot.

Slow Cooker Amish Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

Tender bone-in pork chops cook over sliced onions in a four-ingredient brown sugar and cider vinegar sauce.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 hours hrs

Servings: 4

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)
• 2 large yellow or white onions thinly sliced
• 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

Method

 

1. Spread the sliced onions across the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Arrange the pork chops over the onions in one layer, overlapping slightly if needed.
3. Whisk the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar together until the sugar mostly dissolves. Pour the mixture over the chops and onions.
4. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours, until the chops are very tender. Keep the lid closed during cooking.
5. For a thicker glaze, uncover and let the sauce cook on Low for another 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Serve the pork chops with the soft onions and spoon the sweet and sour cooking juices over the top.