Slow Cooker Pork Chops

by
Slow Cooker Pork Chops: Fall-Apart Tender and Creamy

Cooking pork chops in a slow cooker is one of the best ways to transform an inexpensive cut of meat—which can easily dry out in an oven or on a stovetop—into something incredibly melt-in-your-mouth tender. Simmered in a rich, savory mushroom and garlic gravy, this “set-it-and-forget-it” comfort food makes its own delicious sauce.

1. Essential Ingredients

  • The Pork: 4 to 6 bone-in or thick-cut boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick; bone-in adds extra flavor and keeps the meat juicier).
  • The Aromatics & Veggies: 1 sliced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and optionally 8 oz of sliced button or cremini mushrooms.
  • The Gravy Base:
    • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
    • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup for a richer, velvety texture)
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for searing (optional)

2. Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Sear for Extra Flavor (Optional): If you have a few extra minutes, season your pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then sear them in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. (Note: You can skip this and place them in raw, but searing locks in flavor and color).
  • Layer the Slow Cooker: Place the sliced onions and mushrooms at the bottom of your slow cooker. Lay the pork chops right on top of the bed of veggies.
  • Mix the Gravy: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings until smooth. Pour this rich mixture evenly over and around the pork chops.
  • Time & Temperature: Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours). Cooking on low helps keep the meat tender rather than tough.
  • Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you want a thicker gravy at the end, remove the cooked chops, whisk a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water into the liquid in the slow cooker, and let it bubble on high for 15 minutes.

💡 Serving Suggestions

Serve these tender chops piled high over a bed of mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or white rice to soak up every drop of that creamy mushroom gravy, paired with a side of steamed green beans or glazed carrots.
Are you planning to serve these with a classic side like mashed potatoes, or keeping it light with some veggies?

Leave a Comment