Slow Cooker Pork Chops – tender, juicy pork chops smothered in a delectable creamy mushroom gravy sauce. It is a delicious, budget-friendly, and fuss-free weeknight dinner that the entire family will enjoy!
Is it common for your family to prepare pork chops? This is our go-to dinner recipe here at Taste of Home. It is inexpensive, simple to construct, and extremely versatile! We could make a long list of recipes for these two at Taste of Home.
Today’s recipe is our favorite, especially during the colder months. It requires very little preparation, and you let the slow cooker do all the work. Isn’t it incredible? Even if it’s hot outside, we can’t go a week without using our slow cooker. Yes, Taste of Home is completely responsible here!
Ingredients:
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Directions:
1/4 cup flour, mustard, garlic pepper, and seasoned salt in a shallow bowl. Dredge the pork chops one at a time in the flour mixture. Brown the chops in oil on both sides in a large skillet.
Place in a 5-quart slow cooker. Pour the broth over the chops. Cook, covered and on low heat, for 2-3 hsours, or until the meat is tender.
Transfer the pork to a serving plate and keep it warm. Cook, covered, on high heat until gravy thickens; whisk in remaining flour until smooth.
Crock-Pot/Slow-Cooker Pork Chop Tips
Thinner pork cuts will produce the same results but will be less tender. The best cuts of pork to use for this recipe are sirloin, shoulder, or blade chops.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is an approximation and can vary greatly depending on the products used.
Questions
1. What Is The Best Way To Keep Pork Chops From Drying Out?
Dredge the pork in flour and seasonings to keep the juices in. The broth adds moisture, and the low and slow cooking prevents the pork chops from drying out. To keep the moisture in the pork, cook it at 145°.
2. Is It Possible To Freeze Slow-Cooked Pork Chops?
Yes, slow-cooker pork chops can be frozen! Wrap leftover chops in heavy-duty foil and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months—Thaw in the fridge before removing the foil and reheating in the microwave. You can also freeze any of these pork freezer meals!
3. What Other Flavor Variants Would You Suggest?
Brush the pork chops with barbecue sauce, then top with the bacon mixture and pepper jack cheese for a sweet and spicy variation. You could also try combining brown sugar, cider vinegar, and a dash of spicy ground mustard to make a classic sweet-and-sour flavor combination. This sauce goes well with smoked kielbasa.
4. What Foods Pair Well With Pork Chops?
Slow-cooked pork chops go well with chunky applesauce and bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts.
5. Is It Feasible To Cook Frozen Pork Chops Without First Thawing Them?
If you believe that none of the above methods will work for you, you may cook the pork chops without thawing; however, cooking them in a frozen state will take approximately 50% longer or more.
6. How Long Should Pork Chops Cook In A Slow Cooker?
Cook 3/4 to 1-inch bone-in or bone-out pork chops in a slow cooker on low for 7-8 hours or 3-4 hours on HIGH.