Here’s a cozy, melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Alpine Pork Chops recipe 🥩🧄🧈
Tender pork in a creamy, garlicky mushroom sauce—perfect comfort food.
🥘 Slow Cooker Alpine Pork Chops
Ingredients (serves 4)
Pork Chops
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4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
Sauce
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
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1 cup beef or chicken broth
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½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
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½ tsp dried thyme
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2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
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2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Garnish
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Fresh parsley or thyme
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Optional Sear
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Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Heat oil in a skillet and sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden. This adds flavor but isn’t required.
2️⃣ Layer in Slow Cooker
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Place onion and mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Add seared or raw pork chops on top.
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Sprinkle garlic, thyme, and mustard over the top.
3️⃣ Add Liquid
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Pour broth over pork chops.
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Cover and cook:
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LOW: 6–7 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
until pork is tender.
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4️⃣ Make Sauce Creamy
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Remove pork chops.
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Stir in cream and butter (or thicken with flour/cornstarch slurry if needed).
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Taste and adjust salt & pepper.
5️⃣ Serve
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Pour creamy sauce over pork chops.
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Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Add a splash of white wine or apple cider for extra depth.
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For a low-carb version, serve with cauliflower mash instead of potatoes.
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Mushrooms can be swapped for bell peppers or asparagus for a twist.
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Sprinkle a little shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese over the chops before serving for true “Alpine” flair.
If you want, I can also make a one-step “dump-and-go” slow cooker version that’s even easier for busy days.