Crock Pot Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
3 hrs
-
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
-
Servings
4 people
-
Calories
404 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Pork Chops
Description
The recipe features pork chops coated with a seasoning mix including rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, and pepper, then arranged in a crock pot with a rich gravy base combining chicken broth, bouillon, cream of mushroom soup, mustard powder, Worcestershire, and onion powder. Sliced onions add texture and flavor on top. Cooking on low heat for several hours slowly tenderizes the pork while allowing the gravy ingredients to meld.
The gravy is thickened separately by straining the cooking liquid and combining it with butter and flour in a skillet. The resulting sauce is silky and complements the tender pork chops with herby undertones and savory mushroom notes. The herb combination enhances the meat without overpowering, while the slow cooker method provides moist results.
This dish pairs naturally with classic side dishes such as mashed potatoes, which can soak up the gravy, and roasted vegetables. The hands-off slow cooking approach suits busy days and makes reheating leftovers convenient.
Bone-in pork chops are recommended for richer flavor and tenderness, but boneless can be substituted. Sodium levels can be adjusted with ingredient choices like unsalted butter or low-sodium broth. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for months, maintaining their quality.
Ingredients
Pork Seasoning
- ½ tsp each: dried rosemary
- ½ tsp each: dried oregano
- ½ tsp each: dried thyme
- ¼ tsp sage ground
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Pork Chops/Gravy
- 4-6 pork chops see notes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2-3 kitchen bouquet optional, drops
Instructions
Prepare the Pork Chops
- Pat the pork chops completely dry. Combine pork seasoning mixture and sprinkle it over the top and bottom of the pork chops. Add them to the crock pot.
- Combine the chicken broth, beef bouillon cube, cream of mushroom soup, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder. Add it to the crock pot, covering the pork chops. Top with sliced onions.
- Cook on low for 3-6 hours. Very thin pork chops will only need 3, very thick will need up to 6. They are done when the internal temperature is 145 degrees.
Make the Gravy
- Carefully remove the pork chops and transfer them to a plate. Tent with foil. Transfer the liquid from the crock pot to a large measuring cup with a spout. (If possible, run the liquid through a fine mesh strainer for silky smooth gravy.) The onions can be reserved and added to the gravy or served on the side.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. (If your crock is stovetop safe you can prepare the gravy in that.) Ensure that there is plenty of surface area in the vessel that you’re using, this ensures the gravy is nice and thick.
- Whisk in the flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes, until the flour smell is gone and it begins to brown.
- Add the liquid from the crock pot in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until desired thickness is obtained. Add 2-3 drops of kitchen bouquet browning and seasoning sauce if a darker color is preferred.
- You can add the pork chops back to gravy and spoon the gravy on top, or transfer the pork chops to serving plates and serve with gravy on the side.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans.
Notes
- Bone-in pork chops yield more flavor and tenderness, but boneless can be used as an alternative.
- To reduce sodium, use unsalted butter, reduced-sodium broth, and low-sodium Worcestershire sauce; homemade cream of mushroom soup is an option.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables to complement the gravy and chops.
- Leftovers refrigerate safely for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months, reheating well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1139mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 766mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 377IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
