Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, and ground mustard. Set aside.

Step 2

Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the pork chops liberally with salt and pepper. Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. When hot, add the pork chops to the skillet. Sear both sides of chops over high heat (about 3-5 minutes per side), and then transfer to slow cooker.

Step 3

Pour sauce over the pork chops and add onion on top.

Step 4

Cover and cook on LOW for about 4-5 hours or on HIGH for about 2-3 hours.

Step 5

Cover and cook on LOW for about 6-7 hours or on HIGH for about 3-4 hours.

Step 6

You know that the pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

Step 7

Serve pork chops smothered in onions and sauce, and garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.