Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Here’s an easy, tender slow cooker pork chops recipe with a rich gravy.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. (Optional but recommended) Brown the chops in a skillet with olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side.
3. Place the sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker and lay the pork chops on top.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
5. Pour the mixture over the pork chops.
6. Cook:
   • Low: 6–8 hours (best for tender chops)
   • High: 3–4 hours
7. If you’d like a thicker gravy, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir it into the gravy during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.

Serve with

• Mashed potatoes
• Buttered egg noodles
• Rice
• Steamed green beans, carrots, or broccoli

Tip: Thick, bone-in pork chops hold up better in the slow cooker and stay juicier than thin, boneless chops.