Slow Cooker Pork Chops 🍖
Tender, juicy pork chops with minimal effort—perfect for a hands-off weeknight dinner!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (1–1.5 inches thick)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 tsp paprika
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Season & sear (optional but adds flavor)
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Sear chops 2–3 minutes per side until browned
- Transfer to slow cooker
2. Add aromatics & liquid
- Layer onions, garlic, and mushrooms around the chops
- Pour broth over everything
3. Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Pork chops are done when tender and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C)
4. Optional finishing
- Remove chops and make a gravy by thickening cooking liquid with 1–2 tsp cornstarch mixed in water
- Serve over chops
🌟 Tips
- Bone-in chops are juicier and less likely to dry out
- Add potatoes, carrots, or green beans for a complete one-pot meal
- Avoid overcooking—pork can become dry if left too long
If you want, I can give a “honey garlic” or “BBQ” slow cooker pork chop recipe that’s extra flavorful and fall-off-the-bone tender 😋
Do you want me to do that?
