Beer-Braised Pork Chops are a simple, flavorful dish where pork chops cook slowly in beer until they become tender and juicy. This 3-ingredient version is quick and perfect for beginners.
🍺 3-Ingredient Beer-Braised Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 bottle (12 oz) beer (lager or ale works best)
- 1 packet onion soup mix
👩🍳 Instructions
- Place pork chops in a skillet, Dutch oven, or slow cooker.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the chops.
- Pour the beer over everything.
- Cook:
Stovetop (best flavor)
- Cover and simmer 45–60 minutes on low until tender.
Oven
- Cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1–1.5 hours.
Slow cooker
- Cook 6 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
These pork chops go great with:
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted potatoes
- Rice
- Buttered noodles
Spoon the beer gravy from the pan over the meat and sides.
✅ Extra Tip:
If you want thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water and stir it into the sauce during the last 5 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- The viral 3-ingredient slow cooker pork chops recipe
- A garlic butter beer-braised pork chop version (restaurant style)
- The mistake most people make with pork chops that makes them dry.
