Pork Chop Crock Pot Recipes

Do you have strong feelings about pork chops? For the longest time, I viewed them with skepticism bordering on contempt, a sentiment I blame on the rubbery, dry pork chops of my youth. Here to restore pork chops to a level of culinary favor: moist Crock Pot Pork Chops.

We’ve all been there: dry pork chops are a meal we’ve all suffered through at least once.

It’s not easy to feign enjoyment when your chops require that you grind your knife across the tough, lackluster meat to score a bite.

This slow cooker pork chop recipe changes everything—they’re fork tender and will have everyone at your table polishing their plate (as will these Smothered Pork Chops).

Part of the reason pork chops often turn out dry and tough is that they are a leaner cut and thus easily prone to overcooking.

Unlike fattier cuts of beef or pork (as used for Crockpot Ribs), you can’t leave pork chops to cook all day.

To cook them low and slow, choosing the right type of pork chops for the job is imperative.

1. Preheat oil over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. …
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. …
4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until pork is tender.

Crock Pot Pork Chops

The BEST crock pot pork chops with BBQ. Tender, slathered in barbecue sauce, and easy to make, try with bone-in or boneless pork chops.

Prep: 10min

Total: 180min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 of 4, using my homemade BBQ sauce recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 4, using my homemade BBQ sauce recipe, calories 565 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 48 g, unSaturated Fat 8 g

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds THICK-CUT (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch-thick) boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops*
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 1 small yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry)
• Chopped green onion (optional for serving)

Instruction:

1. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle on both sides of the pork chops.
2. Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over the bottom, then scatter the onions over the sauce.
3. Add the pork chops, overlapping somewhat as needed.
4. Spoon the remaining sauce over the chops so that each has a nice amount on top. Cover and cook on LOW (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours for boneless chops and 5 to 6 hours on LOW for bone-in chops).**
5. Remove the pork to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm while you thicken the sauce.
6. Add the slurry to the slow cooker with the remaining sauce.*** Whisk to combine, cover the slow cooker, and set to high. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending upon your slow cooker.
7. Serve the pork chops hot, topped with the thickened sauce and a sprinkle of green onion.

Crock Pot Pork Chops

These Crock Pot Pork Chops are smothered in the best gravy made with onion and mushrooms. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a truly comforting dinner!

Prep: 30min

Total: 150min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops (at least 1 inch thick, boneless or bone-in (about 3 pounds in total))
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 small onion (sliced)
• 2 cups mushrooms (sliced, about 8oz)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional (substitute more broth))
• 1 (14-oz) can low sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons butter

Instruction:

1. Season pork: Rub pork chops all over with 1 tablespoon oil. Combine ground paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in small bowl. Season chops all over.
2. Brown meat: Heat remaining tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops 2-3 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
3. Start gravy: Place onions, mushrooms and garlic in skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour. Add wine to pan, scratching any browned bits off the bottom. Whisk in broth, removing any lumps of flour. Bring to a boil once, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened and bubbly.
4. Add to slow cooker: Place mushroom and onion mixture in bottom of slow cooker. Add pork chops on top, topping each chop with 1/2 tsp of butter.
5. Slow cook: Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW setting for 1.5-3 hours (boneless pork chops 1 ½-2 hours; bone-in 2 ½-3 hours). Pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of at least 145° F. Do not overcook, chops are done as soon as they reach required temperature and only get dry and tough when overcooked.
6. Finish: Remove chops from crock. Set aside on a plate and tent with foil to rest for 10-15 minutes. Stir through gravy.If desired, stir a slurry of up to 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cool water into gravy. Cook on HIGH, uncovered for 10-15 minutes, until gravy has thickened further and pork chops are rested. (If gravy is too thick, thin with broth, 1 tablespoon at a time). Serve pork chops with gravy.

Crock Pot Pork Chops (+Video)

This easy recipe for Crock Pot Pork Chops with Gravy is so delicious! The pork chops come out so tender and topped with a creamy gravy!

Prep: 10min

Total: 400min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 2180 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce packet onion soup mix
• 14 ounce can chicken broth, low sodium
• 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, low sodium
• 1 ounce packet dry pork gravy mix
• 4 bone-in pork chops
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 Tablespoons cold water

Instruction:

1. In a 5-6 quart oval slow cooker, combine 1 ounce packet onion soup mix, 14 ounce can chicken broth, low sodium, 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, low sodium and 1 ounce packet dry pork gravy mix. Whisk together until combined.
2. Season both sides of the 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or more to your liking). Place pork chops into the slow cooker. Do your best to spread them out and cover with the gravy mixture.
3. Cover and cook on low about 4-6 hours.
4. Just before the pork chops are done – whisk together 3 Tablespoons cornstarch and 3 Tablespoons cold water in a small bowl. Once it is smooth, pour it in with your pork chops in the slow cooker and stir gently.
5. Cover and switch the slow cooker to high and cook for another 30 minutes (until gravy has thickened.)

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Pork Chops are incredibly easy to make and smothered in a creamy, mouthwatering gravy! You can make pork chops right in your crock pot and have a hearty, comforting, and budget friendly dinner the whole family will love!

Prep: 5min

Total: 425min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 408 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 Pound Pork Chops, (Bone in or out)
• 1 Envelope Ranch Dressing Mix
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Envelope (Brown Gravy Mix)
• 1 10.5 Ounce Can (Cream of Chicken Soup)
• 1 1/2 Cups Beef Broth
• 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons Water

Instruction:

1. Season both sides of the pork chops with the ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and pepper.
2. In a large slow cooker whisk together the brown gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and beef broth.
3. Add the seasoned pork chops to the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Remove the pork chops carefully from the slow cooker onto a plate.
6. In a small bowl stir together the cornstarch and water. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the crockpot to thicken the gravy.
7. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice and garnish with parsley if desired.

Crock Pot Pork Chops

FAQ

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

Can you put raw pork in a slow cooker?

Why are my crock pot pork chops tough?

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