This little slow cooker supper is the kind of thing farm wives around here have been doing for generations, just with whatever they had on hand. Pork chops go in the pot raw, you drizzle real maple syrup right over the top, add only two more simple pantry helpers, and let the slow heat do the rest.
The maple soaks into the meat, mingling with savory seasoning and a touch of tang, and by supper time you’ve got tender, cozy pork chops that taste like they’ve been fussed over all day, even though you barely lifted a finger. It’s the sort of humble Amish-style, Midwestern comfort food that quietly becomes the one dinner everyone keeps asking you to make again.
Serve these maple pork chops with buttery mashed potatoes or egg noodles to catch the sweet-savory juices from the slow cooker. A side of buttered peas, green beans, or a simple cabbage slaw keeps it old-fashioned and comforting.
Warm dinner rolls or a slice of crusty bread are nice for sopping up the extra sauce, and if you like, a crock of applesauce on the table makes it feel just like Sunday supper at Grandma’s.
