How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Peas - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the convenience and comfort of a slow cooker meal. The delicious aroma that fills the house as the ingredients simmer all day and the anticipation of a warm, hearty dinner waiting for you at the end of a busy day is unbeatable. If you're looking for a simple yet oh-so-satisfying dinner recipe, look no further than these Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Peas.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pork chops
  • 4 large onions, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 pinches white sugar
  • ¾ cup hard apple cider
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons frozen baby peas, not thawed
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 22 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 32 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook pork chops until browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Cook onions in the same skillet over medium-low heat until soft and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and sugar; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cider and bring to a boil. Pour mixture over pork chops in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until pork chops are tender, about 7 1/2 hours. Stir in peas; cook until tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Transfer pork chops to a serving plate. Add butter to the sauce in the slow cooker; stir until melted. Pour sauce over pork chops.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 709mg