Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops
Description
This recipe begins with seasoning pork chops and browning them alongside crisp bacon pieces. Onions and garlic are sautéed to develop sweetness and depth before being added to a slow cooker with broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. The pork chops sit upright in the cooker as they slowly cook, absorbing the aromatic flavors.
The slow-cooking process tenderizes the pork chops, infusing them with the smoky, savory notes from bacon and bay leaves. Once cooked, the chops are removed and the cooking liquid is thickened using a cornstarch, vinegar, and water mixture, resulting in a glossy, rich gravy that coats the meat.
This comforting dish is ideal served hot with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the gravy. The combination of browned pork, smoky bacon, and the thick, tangy gravy delivers a classic homestyle meal that benefits from the slow cooker’s gentle heat.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops *bone-in is best
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 lices Bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Pat pork chops dry with paper towel and season both sides with pepper and salt.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until browned. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to slow cooker. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Increase heat to medium-high; add pork chops to bacon drippings in skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to slow cooker and stand pork chops up against sides of slow cooker, bone side down.
- Add the onions to skillet. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Transfer to slow cooker. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until pork chops are just cook through (145 degrees F).
- Remove pork chops; cover with foil to keep warm. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Increase slow cooker to the High heat setting. In small bowl, combine cornstarch, vinegar and water with whisk. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Ladle sauce over pork chops; serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chop | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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