Description
Savory crock pot pork chops melt with rich, creamy gravy that promises comfort in every bite. Tender meat and silky sauce create a hearty meal perfect for busy home cooks craving classic Southern-style satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 pork chops, thick with bone-in (about 3 pounds)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Liquid and Vegetable Ingredients:
- 10.5 ounces (296 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounces (296 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) beef broth, low sodium preferred
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet with oil heated to medium-high temperature and generously coat pork chops with a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear the seasoned pork chops for approximately 3 minutes on each side, creating a golden-brown exterior that locks in flavor and develops a rich caramelized crust.
- Transfer the browned pork chops from the skillet and deglaze the pan by whisking soup and broth together, carefully scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Arrange a layer of sliced mushrooms and onions across the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a fragrant vegetable base for the meat.
- Carefully place the seared pork chops on top of the vegetable layer, then pour the whisked soup mixture evenly over the entire contents of the slow cooker.
- Cover and slow cook on low heat for 7-8 hours, allowing the pork to become exceptionally tender and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Optional: Create a quick cornstarch or flour slurry to thicken the resulting sauce if a more robust gravy is desired.
- Serve the succulent pork chops and rich gravy over a bed of fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or tender egg noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by letting pork chops marinate in seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking to allow spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting cream of mushroom soup with homemade cashew cream or cornstarch-thickened vegetable broth.
- Prevent dry meat by selecting bone-in pork chops, which retain moisture better and provide more robust flavor during slow cooking.
- Elevate sauce richness by deglazing pan with white wine before adding broth, which adds depth and complexity to the gravy’s profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg