Slow-Cooker Seasoned Pork Chops

Slow-Cooker Seasoned Pork Chops

Serves: 4
Cook time: 3–7 hours (depending on setting)

Ingredients

• 4 thick pork chops (boneless or bone-in)
• 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 oz / 28 g)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt (optional, soup mix is salty)
• ½ cup water or chicken broth

Optional add-ins (for extra flavor)

• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup cream of mushroom soup (for a creamy sauce)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)

Instructions

1. Optional sear (adds flavor):
   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear pork chops 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
2. Layer in slow cooker:
   Place pork chops in the slow cooker in a single layer.
3. Season:
   Sprinkle onion soup mix, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt over the chops.
4. Add liquid:
   Pour in the water or chicken broth around the chops.
5. Add extras (optional):
   Top with sliced onion, garlic, mushrooms, paprika, or cream of mushroom soup.
6. Cook:
   • LOW: 6–7 hours
   • HIGH: 3–4 hours
     Pork chops should be tender and fully cooked.
7. Serve:
   Serve hot with the cooking juices as a sauce.

Serving Ideas

• Mashed potatoes
• White rice
• Steamed vegetables
• Buttered noodles

Tips

• Use thick-cut pork chops for juicier results.
• Don’t overcrowd the slow cooker.
• For a thicker gravy, whisk 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the juices for the last 10 minutes.