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Crock Pot Texas Pork Chops

I’ve traveled to Texas with Barry a few times, and let me tell you something – I love it there! I’ve never been west of Texas…but that’s okay with me because Texas is where it’s AT. Barry and I have both agreed that if we had to live anywhere else besides here (and I love it here, so it would take a LOT to get me to move), it would be Texas.

Everything is bigger in Texas…so don’t buy any pansy pork chops for this dish. Go big or go home.  When Victoria Gourmet asked me to test out some more of their spices, I was tickled when I saw that one of the blends was “Texas Red Seasoning.” That’s just an obvious choice for me.

These chops are so tender…and spicy. People in Texas are used to heat – bring it! I deviated a little bit from the original Victoria Gourmet recipe, but not too far.

Crock Pot Texas Pork Chops

I love recipes that call for pantry staples and normal ingredients. I don’t want recipes that call for weird stuff. I just don’t keep weird stuff around here. Except for me – I’m the weirdest thing in this house.

I do like having good quality spices in the pantry. Why? Well, because good spices REALLY make the dish. They bring so much flavor – it really makes every dish you make stand out.

The best part about the seasoning blends from Victoria Gourmet is that they can be used for anything…I love using them on my Crock Pot Whole Baked Chicken – it makes them SO good!

So, what happens if you don’t have any Texas Red Victoria Gourmet seasoning? Well first, be sad. Because it’s awesome. But then wipe your tears away and make a substitute. It’s not as awesome, but it will still work for this recipe.

Crock Pot Texas Pork Chops

I used pork chops for this recipe – bone-in. Why? Well, because they’re cheaper. I prefer boneless chops – but when the budget calls for bone-in, that’s what Stacy buys. Feel free to use whatever you like…except maybe fish. Fish would not be yummy. All my fish crock pot recipes have bombed ROYALLY. A nice pork loin would be a good choice too.

So, what have we learned? Buy what your budget affords…and don’t make this recipe with fish. Fish and houseguests stink after three days. <– Tweet This I know you’re probably scratching your head about that phrase, but I just like saying it so I try to stick it in any time I mention fish.

Crock Pot Texas Pork Chops

The original recipe called to brown the chops before putting them in the crock. I’ll just be honest here – I’m too stinkin’ lazy for that. I don’t want to brown my meat before putting it in the crock…unless it’s ground meat. Otherwise, why bother? I’d just finish browning the meat in the skillet and fix dinner. So, I just put these puppies straight in the crock. Booya.

This really is a fix-and-forget type dish. Slap it all in the crock, put on the lid, walk away and slobber until dinner time.

Note: this is really hot. Annie wouldn’t eat it and we were wiping our noses. So, if you’d prefer a milder dish, just cut back on the seasoning. And don’t move to Texas. There are no pansies in Texas…except the flower.

Crock Pot Texas Pork Chops

Crock Pot Texas Pork Chops

  • 2 pounds pork chops
  • 3 tablespoons Texas Red Seasoning (or make your own)
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 can chopped green chilies (4 ounce size)
  • 1 cup black beans (I used Spicy Black Beans)
  • 1 can (28 ounce size) diced tomatoes with basil (or plain if you prefer)
  1. Place chops in greased crock (I used a 4 quart). Salt and pepper chops and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Texas Red.
  2. Place sliced onion and chopped pepper on top.
  3. Dump tomatoes, chilies, and beans on top. Don’t stir.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of Texas Red.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours

Yield: 5 large servings

About Stacy

Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Comments

  5. Abby King says

    They all sound delicious, but I love spicy so I would try the Texas Red first! Thank you for giveaway!

  9. Lori Easterwood says

    Hi, Stacy! I would use the Toasted Onion Herb first. Thanks for the great website!

  12. Emily says

    I’d try the Toasted Onion Herb first…it sounds delcious! Probably on vegetables or potatoes.

  13. Emily says

    I would likely try the Kansas City blend – we enjoy smoking a good pork butt around here!

  21. Becky says

    I would try the steak rub first! We bought and froze part of a cow at a cheaper than grocery store price, so it just makes “cents” for us to try that one first;-)

  22. Sara says

    I’m still trying to find a steak seasoning that tastes even half decent as my husband loves steak…sofar I’ve flunked too many steaks! So for me it would be the Kansas City Steak Rub.

  23. Andrea Maddiex says

    Texas Red, absolutely! No pansies in this house, even my 4 yr old likes jalapenos! 🙂

  29. Pam Hill says

    Stacy,

    I am really enjoying your website. I’d like a chance to win a set of the spices. I’ve never tried any of their brand so I’m open to any of them except the hot spicy one. I don’t do heat!

    Thank you,
    p

  30. Donna says

    HAHA! I have to say… There really are food pansies in Texas. I’m one of few native Texans left, but I’m a wimp when it comes to spicy food.

    Thanks for the recipe for the seasoning substitute. I have to “wimp down” quite a few of my recipes when I find spicy versions, though we are getting better. On this one I’d just skip the cayenne. A few years ago I would have subbed all the chili powder with paprika. =o)

  31. ronnette gideon says

    The toasted onion herb for sure and can I say I really just love your blog it is really great and I have learned a lot of cool stuff so thanks a lot 🙂

  32. Sheila Laurence says

    Definitely the steak rub. Is that cabbage on the plate also? If so, how did you prepare it? It looks really good!

  34. Tiffany says

    Ooh these sound so good! My hubby and I love spicy foods (our 2 boys not quite so much yet…they are still little :-)) and trying new spices when cooking, so we would probably try the Texas Red Seasoning first!

  36. Abby says

    Well, of course, I’d try that Texas Red first, what with the recipe for those yumchops right in front of me! Plus, I love HOT.

  39. Linda says

    Oh Stacy that looks delish! I would have to try the Texas Red Seasoning first. Sounds so yummy, plus I peeked at the recipe links – mmmm!!! Thanks for the give-away opportunity!

  42. jill brandaberry says

    i would love to try all 3 spice blends they sound delicious. I think first i would like to try the toasted onion herb. I think it would be amazing on chicken with some tzatziki sauce.

  44. Kim says

    Oh, my hubby would love these, especially the Texas Red! He is a pure West Texas farm boy transplanted to Chicago and misses the heat, at least the spicy kind. He likes nothing better than to eat stuff so hot that it makes him break out in a sweat. Love your blog. You at least SOUND like Texas lady with a big heart and attitude to boot, even if you don’t live there yet! You would fit right in with most of the ladies I know from there. : )

  45. Cheryl says

    I can’t wait to try the Victoria Gourmet Toasted Onion Herb seasoning! Love your blog!!!

  52. Cynthia says

    Thank you! I will definitely be trying this one. We live in Texas and we love hot spicey food. Next time you come, let me know. Or you could just move here. We would love to have you.

  53. Brandi says

    I would use the Toasted Onion Herb blend first, probably because it sounds more versatile. Can be added to anything. I be tit would make good onion dip as well.

  54. Heather says

    I’d love to try the onion herb…sounds like it would be right up my alley! And I’d have been with Annie…I’m a bit of a wimp 🙂

  56. Tracy says

    This looks awesome!!!!! If I had these spice blends I would try the toasted onion herb on a big roast then shred it for killer sandwiches on Italian bread with smoked provolone. :-). yum

  59. Joanne says

    Yum, but I am with Annie on this one.
    I want to try the Kansas City Steak Rub. Have you tried it? We are grillers here and love our venison steaks!

  60. Jerry D. says

    Well I was conceived, born and raised in Texas. Still living here, but haven’t tried any of these spices so I would be anxious to try them. My first would be the Kansas City, simply because I have never been there. When we have everything we need in Texas we don’t venture far. You are right we Texans like hot. My daddy, rest his soul, made his own chili powder and when you ate his chili you started sweating from the first spoonful. My husband would have so much sweat drip in his bowl that I was always afraid he was gonna mess up a good bowl of chili watering it down. LOL

  61. Donna Wauer says

    Hi,

    I would first like to try “Toasted Onion Herb” seasoning. Please enter me for your giveaway.

    Thank you.

    Donna

  62. Kathi May says

    Just signed up for Victoria Gormet. Headed to her site to check out the recipe I saw there. Darn it, I just had lunch and now I’m hungry again! LOL

  64. Kathi May says

    Ooooo, my mouth is watering just THINKING about the Texas Red seasoning! Now I have a hankering for it. My hubby though would want the Toasted Onion (good thing I have TWO crockpots)! Love this recipe and will just have to try it! Thanks!

  66. Robin Cason says

    I would try the Toasted Onion Herb . I bet it would be good in a creamy potato soup. mmmmmm

  67. marie says

    I live in Montana, Big Sky Country. I would try the Toasted Onion Herbs first because everything is better with onions. I also signed up for Victoria Gourmet blog updates too.
    Keep the Faith

  69. Amanda B. says

    I would like the steak rub because I have a million steaks in my freezer waiting for summertime grilling and that would be a yummy addition!

  73. Helen S says

    I can’t wait to try this recipe. The Texas Red Seasoning would probably be the first one I would try even though all three sound yummy.

  79. Kate says

    Hi Stacy – first I’d try the Texas Red on this recipe which sounds delicious. Then I’d have a beef night so I could try the steak rub. But I’d be flipping through my recipes while the steak was grilling to find a recipe where I could try the toasted onion herb seasoning the next day!

  86. Kathryn says

    Those look Delicious! I would probably use the onion and herb first to sas up some potato salad. Or the Texas red so I could make this.

  88. Shelly says

    Those look yummy. I’d try the Texas Red first, we love spicy at our house.
    If the rain holds off tonight we are having pork chops on the grill, if not I might have to spice them up and put them in the oven.

  92. jen says

    I would love to try the Texas Red! I love hot! Might give me some heart burn since I’m pg but it sounds worth it! 🙂

  94. Michele M says

    Oh wow – I’ve never seen these spices before. I’m close to TX and love TX food so I’ll be finding out where to get some of the Texas Red for sure!! You pork chops sound delish!!

  96. Dee says

    I would like to try the Kansas City Steak Rub first on my hamburgers as I love something like that on burgers. I have been wanting to try some new spices in my cooking and you make everything sound so delicious describing how you use them. I am not a fan of onions, but it would be nice to try that in my meatloaf.

  97. Sandy says

    This sounds like a good recipe. You and I both agree on browning something before you put it in the crockpot. I am far to lazy for that. I think I would probably try the Kansas City steak rub first. Thanks for the giveaway.

  98. Christy Stone says

    Yummy! Pork chops are 99 cents a lb. this week in my neck of the woods so I will definitely be trying this one. My first spice to try would have to be the toasted onion herb.

  103. Kirsten Mask says

    We live in Texas – I’m excited to try this out! I would also love to try the Kansas City Steak Rub.

  105. Peggy says

    I need me some TEXAS RED! I lived in Texas for 9 years, I love Texas! When I lived in Arkansas, I drove 50 miles to a hospital in Texas to deliver my daughter. I couldn’t have my daughter in Arkansas, my child had to be born a Texan!

  106. Erin Ellis says

    I would try the Toasted Onion Herb blend first as my husband and two of our six kids love onions! Blessings!!

  107. Jenn @ A Simple Haven says

    This looks fantastic! And as a Texan, I support and applaud your admiration of the Lone Star. 🙂

  109. Tabitha says

    I would definitely try the toasted onion blend first! I’ve been curious about toasted onion seasonings for awhile. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

  115. Cindy says

    I think I would try the Toasted Onion. We love onions and that flavor. They all sound wonderful!

  117. carol mattaliano says

    I signed up to receive VICTORIA GOURMET’S BLOG UPDATES!! Thank you for sharing different sites and blogs with me..

  119. carol mattaliano says

    We grill out a lot in the summer so I would LOVE to try the KANSAS CITY STEAK RUB!!!! it just sounds delicious ; )

  120. Whitley79 says

    Just as an extra “in” – I have also subscribed to Victoria Gourmet! Thank you, Stacy!

  121. Whitley79 says

    My first try would HAVE to be Texas Red. Why? Because I am from Texas – and I LOVE spicy. And as a side note – thanks for all the Texas love. We generally don’t get that from our fellow citizens in other states. =)

  122. Kathy T says

    Hard choice but I would probably try the Texas Red first. We lived in Texas for 10 years and definitely learned to love heat during that season!

  124. Edith says

    I would love to try the Toasted Onion Herb. I bet it would be fantastic in potatoes and green peppers.

  125. Theresa says

    I just signed up for the Victoria blog updates for my extra entry–and was I surprised by how gorgeous their spice packaging is! The first spice I would try is the onion, because I basically love onions/onion spice and use it breakfast lunch and dinner. I just ran out of my Tastefully Simple one and since I am also a fellow spice a-holic would love to try the Victoria Gourmet one.

  128. Deborah says

    I think I would try the Texas red, I am from Texas and really miss it. I would use it on a brisket in my slow cooker!

  129. Erin O says

    Stacy – my first try would be the KC Steak Rub! I have been able to visit friends in KC a few times and love, love, love the flavor of all the food there. It would be so fun to see if it brings back some memories!
    Thanks!
    Erin

  131. Debra Schramm says

    I’d try the Texas Red Seasoning first. We got an electric smoker last week and I’d love to use this seasoning on some pork hone smoked.

  133. Sara says

    Toasted onion and then the steak rub…I am a pansie so I would let my husband use the hot one in his meat only 🙂

  134. Tanya says

    Being from Texas, I had assumed I would want to try the Texas Red first, but Toasted Onion sounds AWESOME!

  136. Belinda says

    I would like to try all the seasonings in the 3 pack you got stacy but the ginger citrus is calling my name and living in Charleston, South Carolina. The seafood seasoning would be great to try as well !! I can’t wait to order some of these seasonings myself !!
    Belinda

  138. Ruth Curtis says

    After reading this yummy pork chop recipe, I would have try the Texas Red first!

  141. Gina says

    Well I would definitely try the Texas blend first on your pork chop recipe. Of course it looks delicious and easy, which is also my motto. And since I AM from Texas we are used to spicy stuff!

  143. Kathy M. says

    We’re transplanted Texans living in Missouri, so we’d be all over that Texas Red! Hard to find good “heat” up here!

  144. Edith says

    Good Morning, Stacy,

    I’ve been to Texas (Plano/Dallas), we relatives there – they feel the same way you do. Fortunately for me, I have been further west than Texas. My husband had a business trip to Honolulu, Hawaii. I know, right – sign me up 🙂 Loved it there and the people were fantastic and none are nicer anywhere.

    So going to try your recipe and these spices. We love trying new things. So in honor of Texas – let’s go there 🙂

    Have a great day.

  145. Amy Nichols says

    I would totally use the Texas Red first. I love spicy!
    Can’t wait to try this.
    Thanks Stacy!

  146. Susan F. says

    I’d try the Kansas City Steak Rub first, because we are steak & potato lovin’ family here 🙂