Slow Cooker San Francisco Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker San Francisco Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 435 min
Total time: 455 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Olive Oil; 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in or boneless pork chops; Seasoning; Garlic Cloves; Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce; Low Sodium Chicken Broth; Light Brown Sugar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; Mashed Potatoes

Experience the ultimate comfort food with these melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker San Francisco Style Pork Chops! This Asian-inspired recipe boasts tender, juicy pork chops simmered in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make. Serve over fluffy rice with a side of shrimp sauce (recipe not included) for an unforgettable meal. Inspired by Six Sister's Stuff.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 435 mins

Calories 445.2 kcal

Protein 84g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker San Francisco Pork Chops

Olive Oil
4 (1-inch thick) bone-in or boneless pork chops
Seasoning
Garlic Cloves
Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
Low Sodium Chicken Broth
Light Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Mashed Potatoes

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How to Make Slow Cooker San Francisco Pork Chops

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Season both sides of 4 (1-inch thick) pork chops generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sear pork chops for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Set aside.
Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden (about 30 seconds).
Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Transfer the seared pork chops to a slow cooker.
Pour the sauce over the pork chops.
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the pork is incredibly tender.
If using bone-in chops, carefully remove the bones before proceeding.
Remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and set aside. They will likely be very tender and may fall apart.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.
Return the pork chops to the slow cooker.
Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for 30-60 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
For an extra-thick sauce (optional): Remove the pork chops. Pour the sauce into a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, whisk in the cornstarch slurry, and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened. Return the pork chops to the sauce and heat through.
Serve the tender pork chops over rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.