Pork Chops and Onions
Pork Chops and Onions will definitely be on your meal rotation! The onions caramelize in the slow cooker. So delicious!
How to Select Pork Chops for Pork Chops and Onions
Look for Freshness: Choose pork chops that are bright pink in color, with a fine grain and a moist appearance. Avoid any that look dull, have gray or brown spots, or are excessively watery.
Marbling: Look for some marbling (thin streaks of fat within the meat). This intramuscular fat helps to keep the meat moist and flavorful during cooking.
Thickness: Opt for chops that are at least 1 inch thick. Thicker chops tend to hold up better during cooking, reducing the risk of drying out.
Avoid Packaging Damage: If purchasing in packaging, ensure that it’s intact without any tears, excessive liquid, or discoloration.
Check the Sell-By Date: Always check the sell-by date on the packaging to ensure freshness. Choose the freshest options available.
Source: If possible, buy from a trusted butcher or a reputable store. Look for pork that comes from humanely raised animals if ethical sourcing is important to you.
Bone-in vs. Boneless: While you’re looking for boneless chops, it’s good to know that bone-in chops generally have more flavor due to the marrow and bone, so consider asking for recommendations or the butcher’s input on that.
Fat Trim: While some fat is desirable, overly excessive fat can result in a greasy end product. Opt for chops that have a manageable amount of fat to trim off if desired.
Organic or Free-Range Options: If health and sustainability are important to you, consider organic or free-range pork options, which often have better flavor and quality.
Smell: Fresh pork should have a clean smell. If it smells sour or off in any way, it’s best to avoid it.
Pork Chops and Onions
This will definitely be on your meal rotation! The onions caramelize in the slow cooker. Do luscious!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 0 varies 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork chops
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, sliced and cut into thick strips
- 1/3 cup salted butter, sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add just enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Brown the pork chops on both sides; set aside. (The pork chops will finish cooking in the slow cooker.)
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker; stir together with a wooden spoon.
- Add the browned pork chops, then add the onions and butter slices.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours. Do not open the lid during cooking time.
Notes
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