These slow cooker 4-ingredient peach preserves pork chops are the kind of easy, cozy main dish that feels just right for busy weeknights, Sunday supper, or a holiday table when you need one less thing to fuss over. The sweet peach preserves melt into a glossy sauce as the pork cooks low and slow, giving you tender chops with a comforting sweet-savory flavor that reminds me of those simple family recipes everyone asks for before the meal is even over.
Serve these pork chops with fluffy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or white rice to catch every bit of that sweet peach sauce. For vegetables, green beans, roasted carrots, or a simple side salad balance the richness nicely, and warm dinner rolls make this meal feel extra special when you're feeding a table full of family and friends.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Peach Preserves Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 bone-in pork chops, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick
1 cup peach preserves
1 packet dry onion soup mix, about 1 ounce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired, then arrange the pork chops in an even layer inside the cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the peach preserves, dry onion soup mix, and soy sauce until smooth and well blended.
3. Spoon the sauce evenly over the pork chops, making sure each chop is nicely coated.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through. If your chops are thinner, check them earlier so they stay juicy.
5. Spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops before serving, and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Variations & Tips
Use boneless chops: Boneless pork chops work just fine here, but they usually cook a little faster. Start checking for doneness on the early side so they do not dry out.
Make it a little tangier: If your family likes a sweet-and-savory sauce with a bit more zip, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard or a small splash of apple cider vinegar with the sauce mixture.
Add a little heat: For folks who enjoy a sweet heat flavor, sprinkle in a pinch of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the preserves mixture without changing the recipe too much.
Thicken the sauce: If you want a thicker glaze at the end, remove the pork chops and pour the sauce into a saucepan. Simmer it for a few minutes on the stove until reduced and glossy, then spoon it back over the chops.
Family-style tip: This is one of those dependable recipes that pairs beautifully with simple sides and stretches easily for guests. If you are serving more people, double the sauce and make sure the pork chops stay in as even a layer as possible for the best texture.