Slow Cooker Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops

 Slow Cooker Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops

 Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

 Instructions:

1. Sear the pork chops (optional but recommended):
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each pork chop for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
2. Prepare the sauce:
   In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme.
3. Slow cook:
   Place pork chops in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them.
4. Cook:
   • LOW: 6–7 hours
   • HIGH: 3–4 hours
     Until the pork is tender and juicy.
5. Thicken the sauce:
   Mix cornstarch + water, then stir into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes.
6. Serve:
   Spoon the rich sauce over the pork chops and serve hot.

 Serving Ideas:

• Mashed potatoes
• White rice
• Steamed veggies

Pro Tip:

For extra flavor, add sliced onions or mushrooms to the slow cooker—they soak up that amazing sauce!