Slow cooker 4-ingredient cherry cola pork chops are the kind of easy comfort-food dinner that feels a little special without asking much from the cook. The soda and cherry preserves cook down into a glossy, sweet-savory sauce that coats the pork beautifully, making this a wonderful choice for chilly fall evenings, busy school nights, or Sunday supper when you want the house to smell warm and inviting.
Serve these pork chops over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy rice to catch every bit of the rich sauce. For balance, add a simple green vegetable like roasted green beans, steamed broccoli, or a crisp side salad, and if you want a cozy fall plate, a scoop of applesauce or roasted sweet potatoes fits right in.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Cherry Cola Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 thick bone-in pork chops
1 cup cherry cola
1 cup cherry preserves
1 packet onion soup mix
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired, then place the pork chops in an even layer in the cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cherry cola, cherry preserves, and onion soup mix until mostly smooth.
3. Pour the sauce over the pork chops, cover, and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until the pork is tender and cooked through.
4. Once done, spoon the thickened sauce over the chops before serving. If you'd like the sauce even thicker, transfer it to a small saucepan and simmer for a few minutes on the stove before pouring it back over the pork.
Variations & Tips
Boneless Option: Boneless pork chops work too, but they usually cook a bit faster. Start checking for doneness around the 4-hour mark on low so they stay tender and do not dry out.
Sweeter Sauce: If your family enjoys a sweeter glaze, stir in an extra spoonful or two of cherry preserves near the end of cooking. It gives the sauce an even richer fruit flavor that kids often love.
Easy Onion Balance: If onion soup mix tends to taste strong to your picky eaters, use about three-quarters of the packet instead of the full amount. You will still get plenty of savory flavor without overpowering the cherry notes.
Make It a Meal: Tuck a few baby potatoes into the slow cooker around the pork chops for an easy built-in side. They soak up some of the sauce and make this simple dinner feel extra hearty.