Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops That Are Tender and Juicy

You need to try these tender and juicy Crock Pot Pork Chops. Caramelized and slow-cooked to perfection, they are moist and delicious. The perfect comfort food any night of the week. 

One of the best comfort food recipes you can make in your crockpot is these fork-tender Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops. Caramelized and slow-cooked to perfection, these pork chops are consistently moist, delicious, and smothered in a delectable gravy.

This is such an easy recipe. You most definitely can cook pork chops in your crockpot!

Let's not forget the rich, mushroom-onion gravy that slow cooks next to them, which is terrific over potatoes or pasta. 

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need for crockpot pork chops and gravy (with cream of mushroom soup).

• Pork Chops - thick, bone-in pork chops are the best.

Sauce/Gravy Ingredients

The creamy gravy is the best!

• Paprika - a mild spice that adds just the right amount of flavor.
• Garlic Powder - gives the recipe a nice savory flavor.
• Onion Powder - just a little for added flavor.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil - for searing your meat.
• Onion - sliced thin.
• Mushrooms - give the recipe it's rich savoriness.
• Cream of Mushroom Soup - condensed cream soup gives the recipe a nice creamy texture.
• Cream of Chicken Soup - added flavor for the gravy.
• Beef Broth - perfect for the gravy.
• Dried Parsley - an herb that adds depth of flavor.
• Salt & Pepper

Tips for Selecting the Best Pork Chop

To produce a tender and juicy dinner, the cuts of meat you use in this recipe do matter.

We have tried many different cuts and found the following tips to be helpful when selecting your meat:

• A thicker bone-in chop will yield the best results when it comes to a moist dinner. 
• Look for a blade chop, shoulder chop, or sirloin chop at the store. Ask the meat counter if you do not see what you want. 
• You are looking for a chop with a little fat and generous marbling throughout, as this will keep the meat tender and juicy.

Tip: don't use a leaner cut pork chop as you will not get the same tender results. 

How to Cook - Step By Step Instructions

Step 1 - Sear Meat

First, preheat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Then, season the pork chops with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Place pork in pan and brown (sear) on all sides—about 3 minutes per side.

Step 2 - Make Gravy Mixture (sauce)

Next, remove the pork from the pan, add beef broth, and soups to the pan and use a whisk or spatula to release any pan's brown bits. Then, add the dried parsley and stir to combine the mixture.

Step 3 - Place All Ingredients in Slow Cooker

Put the onions and mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place pork chops over the mixture, and then pour the soup mixture over the top.

Finally, turn the slow cooker to low, then cover and cook for 6-7 hours or until pork is tender. Serve over rice, potatoes, or noodles, and enjoy!

Tips & Recipe Notes

• Low and slow is the best way to cook this slow cooker pork chops recipe. 
• A thick-cut, bone-in chop with a bit of marbling will yield the best result.
• If you aren’t a mushroom fan, you can leave them out and use the cream of mushroom soup. However, since they’re slow-cooked, the mushrooms become very mild, so worth giving them a try. You can also try cream of chicken soup.
• In a pinch, you can substitute chicken broth for beef broth. 
• If you're not a fan of cream of mushroom soup, use only cream of chicken soup. We like the low-sodium versions.
• We use a 6-quart crockpot to make the recipe. 
• We have all the best Slow Cooker Tips and Tricks if you need them.

What to do with leftovers

If you have any leftover slow cooker pork chops, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, place chops and sauce in a skillet and add a little milk to thin the gravy and heat to the desired temperature.

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Crockpot Barbecue Pork Chops - 2-ingredient recipe.
Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops - an easy and delicious way to eat pork chops!

Here's an oven-baked favorite!
Baked Parmesan Pork Chops - oven-baked pork chops are always a weeknight favorite!

Should You Brown Pork Chops Before Slow Cooking?

This is a great question we get asked a lot. In general, you don't need to brown your meat before slow cooking. However, it adds a much deeper, richer flavor once it's caramelized, so we recommend it—especially with this pork chop recipe. 

Can You Stack Pork Chops in a Slow Cooker?

Once your pork chops are seared, you can overlap them in your slow cooker. However, we don't recommend stacking them on top of each other for the best cooking results.

How Do You Keep them From Drying Out?

There are a few things you can do to keep your pork chops from drying out in the slow cooker.

1. Make sure you use thick cut, bone-in pork chops.
2. Sear both sides to lock-in the natural juices.
3. Watch your pork chops closely the first time you cook them in your slow cooker. Each crock pot cooks differently. This way you'll know the optimal cooking time and never over cook them. Use a meat thermometer to determine when they're done.

Can You Put Raw Pork in a Slow Cooker?

You can put raw pork in your slow cooker; however, we recommend browning all sides first on the stovetop for a deeper, richer flavor. It totally makes a difference! 

Serving suggestions

There are many ways you can serve your pork chops for a hearty dinner:

• With mashed potatoes.
• Over pasta such as macaroni or egg noodles.
• With brown rice or white rice.
• Over zucchini noodles for a healthier option.

The recipe is great with steamed or roasted vegetables.

Other Delicious Crock Pot Recipes

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - perfect for tacos, nachos, or over a salad.
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken - a tasty way to serve chicken from the crockpot.

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