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Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Brown Sugar Pork Chops

A simple and delicious recipe for brown sugar pork chops made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces thick-cut bone-in pork chops about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds total, 1 to 1 1/4 inches thick
  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup bottled Italian salad dressing regular, not fat-free
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
  2. Optional: Sear the chops in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
  3. Transfer the pork chops to the slow cooker.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, Italian dressing, and soy sauce.
  5. Pour the mixture over the pork chops, making sure they are well-coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  2. Carefully lift the chops out with a spatula. Skim off excess fat from the cooking liquid.
  3. For a thicker glaze, cook the sauce on HIGH with the lid off for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and serve.

Notes

Make sure to pat the pork chops dry to help the glaze stick. For added flavor, marinate the pork chops in the dressing overnight before cooking. Adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your sweetness preference. Serve with different sides to keep meals interesting.