Ohhh good choice—slow cooker pork chops are cozy, low-effort magic 😌
Here’s a simple, juicy, no-fail recipe, plus a couple of easy swaps.
🐖 Slow Cooker Pork Chops (Tender + Saucy)
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (boneless or bone-in, about 1 inch thick)
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional but nice)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, but 🔥)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
Optional but Recommended: Quick Sear
Sear the pork chops in a hot pan with oil for 1–2 minutes per side.
This adds flavor, but you can skip if you’re feeling lazy—no judgment.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Layer onions in the bottom of the slow cooker (if using).
- Add pork chops.
- In a bowl, mix soup, broth, and Worcestershire.
- Pour over pork chops.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Pork should be fork-tender.
Want Thicker Gravy?
At the end:
- Remove pork chops.
- Whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water into the sauce.
- Cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until thick.
Easy Variations
- Creamy Ranch: Add 1 packet ranch seasoning
- Mushroom Lover: Add sliced fresh mushrooms
- Garlic Parmesan: Add ¼ cup grated parmesan + extra garlic
- BBQ Style: Swap soup for 1 cup BBQ sauce + ½ cup broth
Serve With
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Rice
- Egg noodles
- Green beans or corn
If you want a no-cream, BBQ, or Asian-style version, tell me what vibe you’re craving 👀🍽️
