Pork Chops

Name: Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds THICK-CUT (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch-thick) boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops*; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups barbecue sauce; 1 small yellow onion (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry); Chopped green onion (optional for serving)

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Slow cooker BBQ pork chops are thick-cut, tender chops braised in barbecue sauce with caramelized onions and finished with a cornstarch slurry for a glossy glaze—ready in just 3 hours with virtually no hands-on time.

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Total

3h

Servings

4

Difficulty

Hard

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Ingredients

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2 pounds THICK-CUT (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch-thick) boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops*
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups barbecue sauce
1 small yellow onion (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry)
Chopped green onion (optional for serving)optional

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Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle on both sides of the pork chops.
2
Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over the bottom, then scatter the onions over the sauce.
3
Add the pork chops, overlapping somewhat as needed.
4
Spoon the remaining sauce over the chops so that each has a nice amount on top. Cover and cook on LOW (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours for boneless chops and 5 to 6 hours on LOW for bone-in chops).**
5
Remove the pork to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm while you thicken the sauce.
6
Add the slurry to the slow cooker with the remaining sauce.*** Whisk to combine, cover the slow cooker, and set to high. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending upon your slow cooker.
7
Serve the pork chops hot, topped with the thickened sauce and a sprinkle of green onion.

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Tips & Notes

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Pro tips

Use bone-in or boneless chops at least 1.25 inches thick; thinner cuts dry out in the slow cooker.
Layer sliced onions on top of the chops to keep them moist and add flavor to the sauce.
Don't skip the cornstarch slurry in the last 15–20 minutes—it transforms thin sauce into a clingy glaze.
Avoid lifting the lid before hour 2.5; each peek adds 15–20 minutes of cooking time.

Substitutions

Barbecue sauce → Ketchup + brown sugar + apple cider vinegar (homemade sauce, slightly tangier)
Garlic powder + onion powder → Fresh minced garlic and diced onion (stir into sauce, more aromatic)
Cornstarch slurry → Arrowroot powder slurry (gluten-free option, same thickening power)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water to restore the glaze.