Crock Pot Recipes For Pork Chops

Slow cooker pork chops are melt-in-your-mouth tender and smothered in a creamy mushroom and onion gravy. The prep is extra fast for this easy recipe!

Hearty, heartwarming, and so easy to make, the slow cooker does all of the work! It’s an easy dish that everyone will agree on!

This is a childhood comfort food turned into an effortless make-ahead dish. Oh, so many reasons we think these are the best crock pot pork chops.

Pork Chops – When cooking crockpot pork chops you want to choose thicker bone in chops. Look for chops that are well marbled with a bit of fat throughout. Leaner cuts will not be as tender. The best pork chops for the crock pot include blade chop, shoulder chop, sirloin chop, or tenderloin chops.

It will taste like you’ve been hovering over the stove all day long, but this is really the easiest pork chop recipe.

Keep leftover Crockpot pork chops in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat portions over the stovetop and add a little milk or cream to thin out the sauce.

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crock pot recipes for pork chops

Summary of steps
  1. Season and brown pork.
  2. Cook mushrooms, onions and garlic.
  3. Stir in flour and wine; whisk in broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  5. Transfer mixture to crock, place pork on top.
  6. Slow cook 1.5-3 hours on LOW, until tender; remove chops.
  7. Stir gravy, thicken if desired and serve over pork.

Crock Pot Pork Chops (with gravy)

crock pot recipes for pork chops

These easy Crock Pot Pork Chops are one of our all-time favorites! Tender pork chops cooked to perfection, smothered in mushrooms and onions creating a flavorful gravy.

Prep: 15min

Total: 435min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 1201 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 12 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 pork chops (thick with bone-in is best, about 3 lbs )
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10.5 oz canned cream of mushroom soup
  • 10.5 oz canned cream of chicken soup
  • ¾ cup beef broth (I prefer low sodium)
  • 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 small onion (sliced)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oil over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Brown pork on each side (about 3 minutes each side).
  2. Remove pork, add soup and broth to the pan and whisk to release any brown bits in the bottom.
  3. Place mushrooms and onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with pork and pour the soup mixture over the top.
  4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until pork is tender. Thicken sauce with a slurry (see notes) if desired. Serve over rice, potatoes or noodles.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops | Easiest Meal Ever & Delicious Too!

FAQ

Do pork chops get more tender the longer you cook them in a crock pot?

At around 2 hours, your pork chops will be cooked through (145°F) and have a texture similar to chicken breast — tender, but firm. Between 3 to 6 hours, the chops will have a texture closer to pulled pork; it will be easy to cut with a fork and will pull easily from the bone.

What is the secret to making tender pork chops?

How to Make Tender Pork Chops
  1. Opt for Thick-Cut Bone-In Pork Chops. Thin-cut pork chops won’t sear properly in the time it takes to cook them through. …
  2. Skip the Brine, but Season Liberally. …
  3. Let the Pork Chops Rest. …
  4. Sear Pork Chops Over Medium-High Heat. …
  5. Baste the Pork Chops. …
  6. Let the Pork Chops Rest, Again. …
  7. Serve.

Can you put raw pork in a slow cooker?

Can You Put Raw Meat in the Slow Cooker? It is safe to add raw meat to a crock pot or slow cooker if it will be cooked through completely. Tough cuts like pot roast, pork shoulder, and stew meat can be browned first and then cooked through in the cooker or simply added to the crock pot.

What is the best way to cook pork chops to keep them tender?

You can help keep the chops nice and tender by doing one of the following:
  1. Soaking the chops in a brine.
  2. Resting them after cooking.
  3. Finishing them in a low oven.
  4. Cooling the pan of seared chops by adding a liquid such as cider.
  5. Roasting them on top of vegetables so as to protect one side from the intense heat.
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