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Easy Crockpot Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

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A simple, slow-cooker recipe for tender pork chops coated in a savory-sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish requires minimal prep and delivers restaurant-quality flavor with just a few pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 4 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in preferred, about 1 inch thick)
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar (standard grocery store variety, not salad dressing)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  2. In a small bowl or directly in the slow cooker, combine balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, and garlic powder. Stir to mix.
  3. Place pork chops in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer if possible. Pour the balsamic mixture over the chops, ensuring they are coated.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until pork is fork-tender.
  5. If using a thick glaze instead of vinegar, add an extra 1/4 cup of water to thin the sauce.
  6. Once pork is done, remove chops to a plate. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir the cornstarch slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker.
  7. Turn cooker to HIGH and let the sauce bubble for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  8. Return pork chops to the pot to coat in sauce, or serve sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Avoid using balsamic salad dressings; use pure balsamic vinegar. If using boneless chops, reduce cooking time slightly to prevent drying out. Taste the sauce before adding extra salt as balsamic vinegar varies in saltiness. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes. For a richer flavor, substitute half the chicken broth with red wine.

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