Tangy Pork Chops Recipe

Impress your guests or family with these unbelievably tender and tangy slow cooker pork chops! This mouthwatering recipe is surprisingly easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The sweet and savory sauce, bursting with flavor, will have everyone asking for seconds.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 375 mins
Calories 366.8 kcal
Protein 50g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tangy Pork Chops

  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup beef bouillon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • cooked rice, for serving

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How to Make Tangy Pork Chops

  1. Place 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick) in your slow cooker.
  2. Season pork chops generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; and 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup beef bouillon, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  5. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and pork chops in the slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until the pork chops are fork-tender.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
  8. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker.
  9. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  10. Serve the tangy pork chops over rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

25g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tangy Pork Chops?

Tangy Pork Chops takes about 395 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 375 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tangy Pork Chops?

Tangy Pork Chops has approximately 366.8 calories per serving, with about 50 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tangy Pork Chops?

The key ingredients for Tangy Pork Chops are Pork Chops, Salt, Pepper, Onions, Celery Ribs, Green Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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