Slow cooker pork chops are tender, juicy, and infused with flavor thanks to hours of low-and-slow cooking. They’re a simple, hands-off way to make a hearty meal.
🐖 What They Are
- Bone-in or boneless pork chops
- Cooked in a slow cooker with broth, sauce, or seasonings
- Result: melt-in-your-mouth meat with a rich, flavorful gravy or sauce
🍳 Basic Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, ~1-inch thick)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Steps:
- Season & sear (optional but adds flavor)
- Season chops with salt, pepper, paprika
- Sear in a hot pan with olive oil 2–3 min per side until browned
- Prepare slow cooker
- Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom
- Lay pork chops on top
- Add liquid
- Pour chicken broth and Worcestershire/soy sauce over chops
- Cook low and slow
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Pork should be tender but not falling apart
- Cover and cook:
- Optional thickened gravy
- Remove chops, whisk 1–2 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir into sauce, cook 5 min to thicken
🔥 Tips for Best Results
- Don’t overcook: thin chops can dry out; thicker chops hold moisture better
- Add vegetables: potatoes, carrots, or bell peppers for a full meal
- Searing first: optional but gives extra flavor and color
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Mashed potatoes or rice
- Steamed vegetables or roasted carrots
- Crusty bread to soak up gravy
If you want, I can make a slow cooker pork chops recipe with creamy mushroom sauce that’s extra rich and restaurant-style. That version is a real crowd-pleaser.
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