Crockpot Cuban Pork Chops

5 from 8 votes

Cuban Style Crockpot Pork Chops are savory with a slightly citrus twist. Slowly simmered all day, these tender pork chops make even an ordinary weeknight special!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: Crock Pot, Crock Pot Pork Chops, Slow Cooker

Servings:

Calories: 411kcal

Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

4 pork chops 1 inch thick
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion sliced
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
avocado (optional, for garnish)
Roma tomatoes (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine all dried spices. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and rub with the dry spice mixture.
Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
Place the pork chops in the pan and sear on 1 side until brown. Flip over sear until brown.
Remove chops and place in crockpot (slow cooker).
Add onion and garlic to pan and saute for 1-2 minutes, add onion/garlic to crock pot with the pork. Combine chicken broth, lime juice, vinegar, and pour over the pork in the crock pot.
Cover and cook for 2-3 hours on high heat or 5-7 hours on low heat. Check for doneness depending on the size of the chops. They may need more time in the crock pot if they are bigger pork chops.
Pour remaining liquid over the chops when ready to eat. Garnish with the slow-cooked onions. Enjoy!

Notes

Creamy Pork Chops: If you want a creamy gravy to put over the chops, add 1 can of cream of chicken to the crockpot along with the other ingredients. It will thicken the sauce and still give the pork chops great flavor!
For even more of a Cuban flair, you can marinate the pork chops in orange juice from fresh oranges and a little orange zest before cooking. Marinate for 2-3 hours then drain and discard marinade and pat pork chops dry.

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