Cooking Time:
4-5 hoursServings:
4
Ingredients
4 pork loin chops, boneless (4 oz. each)1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 T. oil, canola
3/4 c. beer or nonalcoholic beer
3 T. ketchup
2 T. brown sugar
To embrace the season I wanted to share this recipe I made years ago, and just came across it again – Slow Cooker Beer Pork Chops. It is so good!
- Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides over medium heat.
- Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Combine the beer, ketchup and brown sugar; pour over pork.
- Cover. Cook on Low for 4-5 hours.
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Just a thought…..do you think you could sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on the chops at the end? Your website is awesome. 🙂
Sounds like an awesome idea! Thanks you so much, glad you like it! Have fun crocking!
Sounds like a perfect idea! Thank you so much for your nice compliment, and happy you like my site. Happy Crocking!
Could this be prepared the night before and cooked in the morning?
Hi – yes, you could certainly prep the night before then start crocking in the morning. I often prep the night before and put everything in a crock pot liner. Then I just put the liner with ingredients in the crock pot in the morning. (You don’t want to refrigerate the crock insert or it could crack during cooking.) Happy Crocking!
Great idea on the liners! I had prepared the crock the night before with no trouble but I like the liner idea better because it will take less room in my always-crowded fridge. Thank you.
Hi!! This sounds wonderful. What do u think of trying it with an apple ale or pumpkin beer. Would u be able to taste it?
Good idea Heather! I would think it would give it some flavor, it probably wouldn’t be very strong, so go for it! Let us know how it turned out! Happy Crocking!
I’m thinking about making these but using hard cider instead of beer. I like the flavor of hard cider better. Do you think it would be an okay swap for this recipe?
I believe it would be wonderful… Please post back and let me know how they turned out. Happy Crocking!
I have a beer in my fridge from a year ago…Would it still be good to use? Thank you!
Nicole it is hard to say if it would still be good, not a beer drinker here, but I don’t think they do last over a few months. I would call a liquor store and see if they can tell you. Sorry I am no help here… Happy Crocking!
Nicole, most beer made in america is pasturized so it lasts like pop, the technical shelf life is on it, but it really should be just fine. Open it up and take a sniff. If it goes bad it really does have a “skunky” smell. At that point dump it.
u have to use beer bc i dont like beer there anything else?
Amber it certainly would be what ever your preference would be, but you could also use apple ale, or even a vegetable broth…. just to get the liquid consistency that you will want. Thanks for the question, and Happy Crocking!
Has anyone actually tried using a pumpkin beer? Wanna try it but am scared it will be too strong of flavor.
Ashley do make it with the pumpkin beer! I don’t believe it will be that strong of a taste, and would love to hear how it turned out. Please post back… Happy Crocking! My sister-in-law loves the pumpkin beer, if you don’t make it maybe I can talk her into making it….
I used an apple ale today because that’s all we had and delicious! Great recipe!
Could I do this without browning the pork chops first? Just put it all in the crockpot?
Yes Tina you can, but will share with you that the browning adds great flavor. Happy Crocking!
You thonk it would be alright to use frozen pork chops?
Yes Nicole, you may need to add extra crocking time, but it should still work! Happy Crocking!
Thank You :0)
How would bone in chops effect the recipe? I have some in the freezer and would like to use them
They will work fine, it is just easier with the boneless… Happy Crocking!
I have it in the crock pot right now. Sounds so good, and it was so easy. I’ll let you know.
Having a brain fart. Trying to decide what to make with them. I used a shock top honey crisp apple wheat beer. Smells delish.
Cassandra, I usually serve with a salad, fresh bread, crock pot baked potatoes, and a veggie. Thanks for posting! Happy Crocking!
What size crockpot did you use? Thanks! Making these tomorrow! I love that I already have everything I need to make this recipe!!
Hi Katie, you can use a 4 quart slow cooker for this recipe. Thanks for the question, and Happy Crocking!
Can you add potatoes/root veggies to the crockpot with the meat?
Erin you certainly can. The fun of cooking and crocking is to make things your own. ENJOY! and…. Happy Crocking!
These are absolutely delicious, they went down a storm last night! I’d only cook them for four hours next time and I’ll get the pan a bit hotter before I brown them. Also, going to try apple cider next time, the pork and apple combo is so good I can’t see how it wouldn’t work!
Are the chops tender? Sounds delish but have problems getting meat tender enough to chew without drying out?
Edy they are tender… lots of good reviews on the page! Enjoy!
Made this last night..delish! I subbed hard cider for beer and added some apple slices under the chops
I have a 6 qt crock pot. Could I double the recipe and if so, how long should I leave it to cook?
Hi Kim – Yes, you can double the recipe for this size of crock. I would stick with the original cooking time and use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Happy Crocking!
Did you broil your chops before you took this picture?? I’m sure like the chicken it won’t come out so toasty brown right out of the crock pot. Thanks.
I have a casserole recipe for layered prepared stuffing, browned chops, and Apple pie filling …how could this be adapted to a slow cooker?
Also, could you please add the suggested crock pot size to the recipes….thank you.
I have it in the crock right now. Chops aren’t completely covered. Is that a problem?
It’s okay if they aren’t completely covered (as long as they are mostly covered) – just make sure you leave the lid on so the moisture stays in the crock. Happy Crocking!
Tasted great but they got pretty dry. Had them on low for just over 2 hrs
Sounds delicious. I bet a pork tenderloin would be good cooked this way as well! …With apple ale….YUM!
4to 5 hrs on high or low
Hi Diane, per the recipe Cook on Low for 4-5 hours. Enjoy and Happy Crocking!
The recipe sounds great. Can’t wait to make it! You have a lot of patience because some of these questions are brainless!
I’m not a fan of ketchup. Is it possible to use without, or will it not be as tender? Or is there a substitution?
Katie if you like Salsa, you could substitute the ketchup with Salsa? If not you can use vegetable or beef broth, or due to small amount you can add water. Hope this helps! 🙂
I brown the chops as soon as I get home ftom the store. Then package and freeze them. That way I can just pull them out of the freezer and dump them in the slow cooker before I go to work in the morning. Since they are frozen I double the cooking time. That way they can cook all day while I am at work. I usually always use frozen meat because I want it to cook all day. But I prep and repackage all the meat before I freeze it.
i made this using bud lite lime! gave it an awesome flavor!
I need to make 8-9 chops, do I have to double the recipe? Thanks. I want to make this tomorrow.
made this tonight added saur kraut, potatoes, carrots, onions, apple slices and a touch of apple juice and apple sauce I am big on adding my own flare to every recipe but this was awsome so delicious!
Is there enough liquid for this recipe? I just hesitate that only 3/4c for 4 pork chops would dry up quickly?
Heather the pork chop continues to make it’s liquid as well, and it is not dry. If you would like to add more liquid you should make the recipe your own and make it the way you and your family will like it. Thanks for the question, and Happy Crocking! 🙂
I’m assuming those calories are for 4 chops, correct? Please say yes 🙂
It is for per serving Taran …
I have made this a few times. Super good. But I forgot this time it wasn’t a low cool for 8 hrs recipes. It’s 4-5. So I made it this morning ready to be turned on in the crockpot at 9:40am. Do I just turn it to warm around 3? Will it get too mushy? We don’t eat till 5:30-6. :-/
Hi, I’m wanting yo use your recipe but unfamiliar with American liquid measurements. Is 3/4c referring to American cup or is it a part of a litre? Guess T is a tablespoon. Thanks
Thank you for the question Diana! Yes c. = cup, T. = Tablespoon, tsp. = Teaspoon. Happy Crocking!
What time do you suggest doing if I wanted to cook this on high?
Jessica I would check it in 1 3/4 hours, but I would use a meat thermometer to check it, as it may need more time. Truly it depends on how your slow cooker crocks. Could be a shorter time to check it too. Hope this helps!
I love this with pork chops and added a little bit of red pepper flakes. Now I am going to try it with chicken breasts. Last time I also cut a hole in cooking bag and then thickened the juice with corn starch. Delicious
How did you get them to look so crispy?
For presentation Coterra i will put them under the broiler for a few seconds to crisp them up! Happy Crocking!