These slow cooker 4-ingredient raspberry chipotle pork chops are exactly the kind of low-effort dinner that still feels special enough for Sunday supper. The combination of sweet raspberry preserves and smoky chipotle gives the pork a glossy, rich sauce that tastes like you worked a lot harder than you did, which is probably why this kind of sweet-smoky pairing is always such a hit at the table.
Serve these pork chops over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or simple white rice to soak up every bit of the sauce. For something fresh on the side, roasted green beans, steamed broccoli, or a crisp salad help balance the sweetness, and a piece of warm cornbread or a dinner roll makes it feel like a complete comfort-food meal.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Raspberry Chipotle Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 thick bone-in pork chops
1 cup raspberry preserves
2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 packet dry onion soup mix
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of a slow cooker if needed, then place the pork chops in an even layer inside.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the raspberry preserves, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and dry onion soup mix until well combined.
3. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops, covering the tops as evenly as possible.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
5. Carefully spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops before serving, and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Variations & Tips
Use boneless chops: Boneless pork chops work too, but they can cook a little faster and may not stay quite as juicy. Start checking them early so they do not overcook.
Adjust the heat: If you want a milder version, use just 1 chipotle pepper with a little adobo sauce. For more heat, add an extra pepper or a spoonful more adobo until it tastes right to you.
Make the sauce smoother: If you prefer a more polished sauce, whisk the preserves, peppers, sauce, and soup mix very thoroughly before adding it to the slow cooker. You can also chop the chipotles very finely so the sauce blends in more evenly.
Prep ahead tip: On a busy weekday, mix the sauce the night before and keep it in the refrigerator. The next day, all you have to do is add the pork chops, pour over the sauce, and start the slow cooker.
Serve it another way: This same sweet and smoky sauce is also great with chicken thighs or a pork tenderloin. Just adjust the cooking time based on the cut of meat you use.