Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops
Tender Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops simmer in a rich, savory onion mushroom gravy for a comforting, flavorful dinner that’s perfect any night of the week. It's a family-friendly recipe that will quickly become a family favorite dinner.
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These rich onion-gravy-smothered pork chops are the definition of a hearty, family-favorite meal. Pork chops are great when you're looking for a more affordable meal option. Just like these Smothered Crock Pot Pork Chops, these Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops and Easy Shake and Bake Pork Chops are other budget-friendly meals.
You've Got To Make These Tender Pork Chops
With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this comforting Southern Smothered Pork Chops recipe is just what you need for a busy weeknight dinner.
They're tender and flavorful from cooking low and slow in the Slow Cooker. All that gravy is great for dipping dinner rolls or slices of Artisan Bread in. This simple recipe is pure comfort food
and is the perfect set it and forget it recipe after a few minutes of prep.
Let's Gather The Ingredients
- Spices: garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper
- Pork chops: This cut pork chops at least 1 inches thick.
- Oil: Avocado, olive or canola for searing the chops.
- Onion: White or yellow will work.
- Garlic cloves: Fresh minced is always best.
- Can cream of mushroom soup: Any cream soup will work here.
- Onion gravy packet: Brown gravy will also work.
- Beef broth: Use low sodium if you need to cut back on salt.
How To Make These Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops
- Step 1: Add garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Mix to combine.
- Step 2: Use a paper towel to pat pork chops dry. Season both sides of pork chops with the seasoning mixture.
- Step 3: Add olive oil to large skillet and heat. Sear pork chops for a few minutes.
- Step 4: Flip pork chops and sear other side. Set aside. Make sure all chops get seared.
- Step 5: Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook.
- Step 6: Place cooked onions, garlic, and chops in the Crock Pot.
- Step 7: Add soup, gravy packet and beef broth to a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Step 8: Pour mixture over the pork chops and onions in the Slow Cooker. Cover and cook.
Recipe Tips
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika to the gravy mix for even more flavor.
- If you don't have cream of mushroom soup, you can use any of the other cream soups.
- Add sliced mushrooms, carrots, or baby potatoes on the bottom of the slow cooker before adding the pork chops. They’ll soak up all that delicious gravy.
- Mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles are classic things to serve with these pork chops. You can also serve them with roasted green beans, steamed broccoli, or cornbread for a complete meal.
- Depending on what texture you want for your pork, the cook time may vary. For a firmer texture similar to chicken breasts, cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours. For more tender, "pulled" texture, cook them on low for 6-7 hours.
Recipe Faq's
Yes, you can use boneless pork chops. However, bone-in pork chops tend to stay juicier and add more flavor to the gravy during the long cook time. If using boneless, reduce cooking time by about 30-45 minutes to prevent drying out.
Definitely. This easy recipe reheats beautifully! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed to loosen the gravy.
It’s optional, but highly recommended. Browning them in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker gives extra flavor and helps seal in the juices.
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Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4-6 bone in pork chops 1 inch thick
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup undiluted
- 1 onion gravy packet
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper together.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat add 2-3 pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops and sear another 2-3 minutes. And place them into the slow cooker. And repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Add a little more olive oil if needed and add the onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add in the garlic and cook just until fragrant about 30 seconds.
- Place the sauteed onions and garlic into the slow cooker with the pork chops.
- In a medium bowl mix together the soup, gravy packet and beef broth until combined.
- Pour sauce mixture over the pork chops and cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours.
