Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Pork Chops
Tender pork chops slow-cooked with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and onions for a simple, flavorful dinner made with just a few ingredients.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 large white or yellow onion chopped
- ½ c pure maple syrup
- ⅓ c Dijon mustard
- Olive oil or butter as needed (optional, for searing)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Optional searing step: For enhanced flavor, heat a small amount of olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Sear on both sides for approximately 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Evenly scatter the chopped onion across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard until smooth. Add the pork chops and turn to coat evenly. If the pork chops were not seared, season them with salt and pepper at this stage.
- Arrange the pork chops over the onions in the slow cooker. Pour any remaining maple Dijon mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook until the pork chops are tender and cooked through, approximately 4–6 hours on low heat or 2–3 hours on high heat.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, spooning the sauce over the pork chops before serving.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten free when prepared as written. To ensure it remains gluten free, verify that the Dijon mustard used is certified gluten free, as formulations may vary by brand.