Description
Succulent Ranch Pork Chops elevate weeknight dinners with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, you’ll savor each richly seasoned bite that melts effortlessly in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Pork Chops, bone-in or boneless
Seasoning Mixes:
- 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 packet Brown Gravy Mix
Spices and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 1/2 cups (354 milliliters) Beef Broth
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Generously coat pork chops with ranch seasoning, ensuring each piece is thoroughly covered with garlic powder and black pepper for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a rich, velvety base in the slow cooker by whisking brown gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and beef broth until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently nestle the seasoned pork chops into the liquid mixture, allowing them to rest on top without fully submerging.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature and allow the meat to simmer slowly, developing deep, tender flavors for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high setting for 3-4 hours for quicker preparation.
- After cooking time completes, carefully remove pork chops and transfer to a serving platter, keeping them warm and preserving their moisture.
- Create a quick thickening slurry by mixing cornstarch with cool water until completely dissolved, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the remaining slow cooker liquid, stirring continuously to create a luxurious, glossy gravy with perfect consistency.
- Plate the succulent pork chops alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, then generously ladle the rich, thickened gravy over the top for a complete, comforting meal.
Notes
- Tenderize pork chops by choosing bone-in cuts for extra moisture and flavor during slow cooking.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and gravy mix, especially helpful for heart-healthy diets.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with Greek yogurt or coconut cream for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Boost vegetable intake by adding sliced mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers to the slow cooker for extra nutrition and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg