Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops 🐖🍽️
(Tender, juicy, no-fuss comfort food)
These pork chops cook low and slow until fork-tender, swimming in a savory gravy—perfect for busy days.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)
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1 packet onion soup mix
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup chicken or beef broth
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1 Tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning)
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Optional: sliced onions or mushrooms
👩🍳 Instructions
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Optional browning (recommended)
Heat oil in a skillet. Sear pork chops 1–2 minutes per side for flavor. -
Layer in slow cooker
Place chops in slow cooker. Add optional onions or mushrooms. -
Mix sauce
Whisk soup, onion soup mix, and broth. Pour over pork chops. -
Cook
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Low: 6–7 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
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Serve
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Spoon gravy over chops before serving.
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🌟 Pro Tips
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Thicker chops stay juicier
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Browning adds flavor but can be skipped
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If gravy is thin, remove lid last 30 minutes or thicken with cornstarch
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Avoid overcooking lean chops on high
🔄 Easy Variations
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Creamy garlic: Add 2 cloves minced garlic
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Ranch style: Use ranch seasoning instead of onion soup mix
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Mushroom lover’s: Double the mushrooms
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Smothered chops: Add sliced bell peppers and onions
🍽️ Serve With
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Mashed potatoes
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Egg noodles
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Rice
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Green beans or peas