Discover the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal. These slow cooker pork chops simmer gently for hours in a rich, savory gravy until they are fall-apart tender. Perfect for thick or lean cuts, this effortless method guarantees a melt-in-your-mouth dinner every single time.
Ingredients
- 4 Bone-in pork chops (thick-cut preferred, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (for an optional pre-sear)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 can Cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz can; can substitute with cream of chicken)
- 1 packet Dry ranch dressing mix (1 oz packet; can substitute with dry onion soup mix)
- 1/2 cup cup (or water)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops evenly on both sides with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- (Optional but recommended) Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2 minutes per side just until deeply browned. This locks in extra savory flavor, but you can skip this step if you are in a rush!
- Transfer the seasoned (or seared) pork chops directly into the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, the dry ranch dressing mix, and the chicken broth until smooth and combined.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pork chops in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well covered.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chops are done when they are incredibly tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
- Serve the pork chops hot, generously spooning the rich, slow-cooked gravy right over the meat and your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 40gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1838mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 2mg