Pork Chop Cacciatore - The Magical Slow Cooker

Tender Pork Chop Cacciatore made in the crockpot. Fresh ingredients slow-simmer with pork chops to make a unique Italian-style meal.

Slow cooker pork chop cacciatore with a wooden spoon scooping some out.

One of my favorite meals my mom made was chicken cacciatore, and over the years I’ve added more flavor to my original recipe. This version swaps in pork chops, and the crockpot makes them tender while soaking up all that delicious sauce. It’s a comforting homestyle dinner I’m excited to share with your family.

Ingredients for slow cooker pork chop cacciatore on a table.Ingredients for slow cooker pork chop cacciatore on a table.

Key Ingredients

  • Pork chops — boneless center cut loin chops work perfectly for this recipe. They hold up well to the slow cooking process without drying out.
  • Vegetables — bell peppers, small onion, and sliced mushrooms
  • Pantry — canned diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and olive oil
  • Seasonings — granulated garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, Italian seasoning blend, sugar, salt, and pepper. You’ll need a bit extra salt, pepper, and granulated garlic for seasoning the pork chops.

How to Make Pork Chop Cacciatore

  1. Brown the pork chops quickly in a skillet for extra flavor.
  2. Mix tomatoes, seasonings, and fresh veggies in the crockpot.
  3. Add the chops, cover, and let everything simmer low and slow until tender.
Pork chops being seared in a skillet with olive oil.Pork chops being seared in a skillet with olive oil.
Veggies added to canned tomatoes in a crockpot.Veggies added to canned tomatoes in a crockpot.
Seared pork chops in a crockpot.Seared pork chops in a crockpot.

How to serve

  • Over steamed white rice – this is how my mom used to serve it.
  • Over garlic mashed potatoes – not the classic way, but very comforting.
  • In a bed of your favorite pasta – we love buttered egg noodles.
  • Garnished with Parmesan cheese – this is a must!
A wooden spoon scooping out slow cooker pork chop cacciatore.A wooden spoon scooping out slow cooker pork chop cacciatore.

Tips & Variations

Meat Swap: If you don’t want pork, you can use any cut of chicken (thighs, breasts or drumsticks).

Add capers: Capers can be added for a salty bite; add about 3 tablespoons.

Extra Vegetables: You can add thinly sliced potatoes, carrots, zucchini, or eggplant.

Add Wine: Add a red wine you enjoy to jazz up the cacciatore – a half cup is plenty.

Tender Chops: Leave the slow cooker lid on to maintain a constant cooking temperature, ensuring tender chops.

Slow cooker pork chop cacciatore on a plate with rice.Slow cooker pork chop cacciatore on a plate with rice.

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Season each side of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Sear each side of the chops until they begin to brown, about 2 minutes each side.

  • Add the crushed and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.

  • Stir in all the seasonings.

  • Add all the vegetables.

  • Add the seared pork chops and nestle them into the sauce and vegetables.

  • Cover and cook for 6-7 hours.

  • Serve with desired starch and enjoy.

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1102mg | Potassium: 1875mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3672IU | Vitamin C: 146mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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