Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Sweet Potatoes

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Sweet Potatoes 🍠🥩

Tender, juicy pork chops paired with naturally sweet potatoes make this slow cooker recipe a total crowd-pleaser! Perfect for an easy, nutritious, and stress-free dinner.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 8 hrs

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins

Course: Pork

◾️ Ingredients

✅ 4–6 boneless thick-cut pork chops

✅ 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

✅ 1/2 white onion, diced

✅ 16 oz chicken broth

✅ 1/3 cup orange juice

✅ 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

✅ 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

✅ 1/2 tsp nutmeg

✅ 1 tsp salt

✅ 1/2 tsp black pepper

✅ 1 tbsp brown sugar

◾️ Instructions

🔹 Prep the base: Add sweet potatoes and onions to the slow cooker. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper over the top.

🔹 Add the pork: Place pork chops on top of the vegetables.

🔹 Add liquids & sugar: Pour chicken broth, orange juice, and apple cider vinegar over the pork. Sprinkle brown sugar on top.

🔹 Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until pork is tender and flavorful.

◾️ Tips for the Best Result

👉 Caramelize flavors: Lightly sear pork chops in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side before slow cooking to boost flavor.

👉 Extra sweetness: Drizzle a bit of maple syrup over the sweet potatoes for a richer taste.

👉 Thicker sauce: Remove the lid in the last 30 minutes to let the sauce thicken naturally.