There is something mighty comforting about a slow cooker doing the day’s work while the whole kitchen fills with the sweet, savory smell of onions and pork. This kind of supper feels right at home on a Midwestern table, where a handful of pantry staples and a good cut of meat can turn into a Sunday meal worth remembering. These slow cooker 4-ingredient glazed onion pork chops are simple as can be, but they cook down into tender chops with a rich, oniony sauce that tastes like far more effort went into it than really did.Serve these pork chops over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or plain white rice so none of that glossy onion glaze goes to waste. A side of green beans, corn, or a simple salad balances the richness nicely, and warm dinner rolls are always welcome for mopping up the last bit of sauce from the plate.Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Glazed Onion Pork ChopsServings: 4Slow cooker glazed onion pork chops in a white slow cookerSlow cooker glazed onion pork chops in a white slow cookerIngredients4 thick bone-in pork chops1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced1 packet dry onion soup mix (about 1 ounce)1 cup barbecue sauceMeasured ingredients for glazed onion pork chopsMeasured ingredients for glazed onion pork chopsDirections1. Lightly spread a layer of the sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker, then place the pork chops on top in an even layer.Pork chops arranged over sliced onions in a slow cookerPork chops arranged over sliced onions in a slow cooker2. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the pork chops, then pour the barbecue sauce across the top, covering the meat as evenly as you can. Scatter the remaining onions over everything.Pork chops covered with onion soup mix and barbecue saucePork chops covered with onion soup mix and barbecue sauce3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through and the onions have softened into the sauce.Cooked pork chops with softened onions and glaze in the slow cookerCooked pork chops with softened onions and glaze in the slow cooker4. Spoon some of the onion glaze over the pork chops before serving, and plate with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice if you like.Plated glazed onion pork chops with mashed potatoesPlated glazed onion pork chops with mashed potatoesVariations & TipsSweeter Sauce: If you like a sweeter glaze, use a honey barbecue sauce or stir a spoonful of brown sugar into the sauce before pouring it over the chops. It gives the onions a deeper, almost jammy finish.Pork chops with a sweeter darker onion glazePork chops with a sweeter darker onion glazeBoneless Option: Boneless pork chops can be used if that is what you have on hand, though they may cook a bit faster. Check them early so they stay tender and do not dry out.Add a Little Tang: A small splash of apple cider vinegar stirred into the barbecue sauce can brighten the whole dish and balance the sweetness. That little trick works especially well if your sauce runs on the sweet side.Best Onion Tip: Slice the onion fairly thin so it melts down nicely during the long cooking time. Thick onion slices will still taste good, but the sauce will not have that same silky texture.Make It a Full Supper: For an easy one-pot style meal, tuck in a few peeled baby potatoes around the pork chops during the last couple of hours of cooking. They soak up the sauce beautifully and save you a side dish.
My aunt makes this every Sunday and her whole house smells incredible. The sauce is what dreams are made of
