Easy Hoisin Pork Chops in the Slow Cooker

This easy Slow Cooker Hoisin Pork Chops recipe is a perfect choice for dinner any night of the week.  These pork chops are so tender and the flavor is divine.  For all of you pork chop fans out there you have to check this recipe out!

Hoisin pork is a savory dish that combines hoisin sauce with the tenderness of slow-cooked pork. This Asian-inspired recipe is loved for its rich and slightly sweet flavors. Whether served with rice and a side of vegetables or as a filling for tacos or wraps, the recipe is always a crowd-pleaser.

If you love this slow cooker pork recipe you've got to try my slow cooker Mongolian beef and slow cooker beef tips recipes next!

Why You Will Love This Hoisin Pork Recipe

• Easy Recipe. It's perfect for, weeknight dinner and anyone on the go. Just load up your slow cooker before leaving the house and let the magic happen.
• Great Flavor. This hoisin pork cooks up savory and sweet and each bite bursts with great taste.
• Crowd pleaser. It's hearty and satisfying and sure to be a favorite comfort food, with children and parents alike. I am sure your family will love this pork chop recipe.

Ingredients

Here's a look at the simple ingredients you need to make fall-apart slow cooker pork chops with hoisin sauce.

• Pork Chops: You can use bone-in or boneless pork chops though I find the bone-in to be juicier and more flavorful.
• Chinese 5 Spice Powder: Chinese five-spice powder will add both sweetness and spiciness to the Chinese barbecue sauce.
• Hoisin Sauce: This thick and dark Chinese condiment is salty, savory, and a little bit sweet. It's often compared to American BBQ sauce but is less sweet. It's the main ingredient adding both flavor and consistency to the glaze on your pork chops.
• Honey and Sugar: Both add sweetness but the honey also adds a sticky, thick texture to the glaze.
• Soy Sauce: Enhances the flavor and tenderizes the meat.
• Ketchup: Added for flavor. You can substitute it for barbecue or chili sauce instead. Tomato paste also works if you want a less sweet sauce.
• Dry Sherry: Sherry complements the richness of the pork.
• Sesame Oil: Sesame oil adds flavor so I recommend not swapping it for another type of oil.
• Ginger and Garlic: Use fresh for the best flavor!

See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and the exact quantities of each one.

Variations

• Add Sliced Onions: Sprinkle sliced onion on the bottom of your slow cooker creating a bed for the meat to cook on for added flavor.
• Garnish: Add a sprinkling of thinly sliced green onions or crushed peanuts to the pork before serving for a little crunch.
• Pulled Pork: Cook a well-marbled (streaks of fat) pork shoulder on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours resulting in moist, flavorful, tender pork that's easy to shred.
• Add Some Heat: Add a bit of chili pepper flakes, diced jalapeno pepper, homemade hot pepper sauce, jalapeno powder, smoked jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder to the hoisin mixture for a spicy kick.

How to Make Hoisin Pork Chops in a Slow Cooker

Here's a look at the easy steps for making slow-cooker Chinese pork chops.

1. Combine the salt, five-spice powder, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Rub the spice mixture all over your pork and transfer to your slow cooker.

3. Cover and cook on low for about 5-6 hours or until the pork is cooked and tender.
4. Combine the hoisin, honey, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, sherry, oil, ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder in a medium-sized bowl.

5. Place the cooked pork chops on top of a wire rack over a baking sheet wrapped with foil.
6. Brush the pork chops with the glaze.

7. Broil the pork chops until the glaze hardens or caramelizes on the outside of your pork chops. This will take just a few minutes.
8. Let the pork chops rest and then serve and enjoy.

⭐️ Hint: If time permits cook low and slow for the most tender results.

If you love this hoisin pork recipe, you may also enjoy one or more of our Best Asian Noodle Recipes.

Storage

Storing: Place your pork with hoisin sauce in an airtight container inside your fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Reheat: Use your slow cooker to reheat by placing frozen or thawed in greased slow cooker on low and reheat for 1-2 hours or until the pork reaches 145°F and is heated through. You can also use the oven. Place defrosted pork chops in a baking dish with a little water or broth, cover, and bake for 15-20 minutes or heated through. Depending on the size of your pork timing may be longer. You can also reheat in the microwave using short intervals to avoid over-cooking but this is not my favorite methods.

What to Serve with Hoisin Pork

• It's Great with Rice. Serve your hoisin pork with fluffy white rice, easy coconut ginger rice or Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice. These are great because the absorb the sauce.
• Add Seasonal Vegetables. Choose from vegetable side dishes like our green bean stir fry, sweet and sour green beans, sweet green beans, or air fryer parmesan green beans for a complete meal.
• Enjoy It Shredded. Shred the pork with two forks while it's hot and serve it over rice with this air fryer cabbage. It's also great stuffed into tacos or warm flour tortillas!

If you still need some inspiration for what to serve with hoisin sauce pork chops, check out this post of what to serve with pork chops for more ideas.

Tips

• Let It Cook. Resist the urge to open the lid frequently while it's in the slow cooker as this releases heat and can increase cooking time.
• Give It Time. For best results cook the pork on slowly using low heat for the most tender results.
• Rest Your Chops. Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before serving it to lock in the moisture.

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This post was originally published December 2019. It has been updated with new images and content.