Crock Pot Pork Chops (with Mushrooms)
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Pork Chops (with Mushrooms)
Description
Crock Pot Pork Chops (with Mushrooms) uses thick, bone-in pork chops coated with a simple flour, salt, and pepper blend, which are browned to lock in juices and add texture. The cooking process then involves layering the browned pork with golden sautéed onions and browned mushrooms, all slowly simmered in broth for six hours. This method results in pork that is tender and flavorful, complemented by the earthiness of the mushrooms and the sweetness of the caramelized onions. The flour coating helps thicken the liquids slightly, creating a light sauce. This dish is practical for hands-off cooking and provides a satisfying main for any meal occasion.
The pork chops develop a tender texture by cooking on low heat for an extended time, allowing the flavors of the broth, onions, and mushrooms to meld. Browning the meat before slow cooking ensures a nice crust while preserving moisture inside. The pan sauces enhanced by the browned bits from searing transfer rich umami to the slow cooker.
This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or cooked grains to soak up the mushroom-infused cooking liquid. It is ideal for a filling dinner when you want a home-cooked meal prepared with minimal active time.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork chops thick, bone-in
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil olive or avocado, generic cooking oil
- 1 onion sliced, large
- 16 oz mushrooms sliced
- 3 cups broth beef, vegetable, or chicken
Instructions
- In a large plate, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Coat pork on all sides with the flour mixture.
- Preheat a pan with 1 tbsp of oil on medium high heat. Brown all sides of pork chops. Place them into a crock pot.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil, then sauté sliced onion and cook until golden brown. Add onions to the pork chops.
- Add more oil to the same pan. When hot, add sliced mushrooms and cook until lightly brown. Place mushrooms in the crock pot. Pour broth and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1337mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1056mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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