Description
Mouthwatering crock pot smothered pork chops deliver Southern comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a rich, savory meal that satisfies deep hunger pangs. You’ll savor each tender bite of this classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) onion soup mix
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps water
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat the crock pot with non-stick spray to prevent adhesion and simplify cleanup.
- Seasoning: Generously massage pork chops with paprika, black pepper, and salt, ensuring complete flavor coverage.
- Layering: Spread a foundation of sliced onions and minced garlic across the crock pot base, then gently nestle seasoned pork chops atop this aromatic layer.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, and chicken broth into a smooth, harmonious liquid that will envelop the meat with rich depth.
- Cooking Process: Carefully drench pork chops with the prepared sauce, cover, and allow the slow cooker to transform the ingredients on low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until meat becomes fork-tender and reaches optimal internal temperature.
- Sauce Refinement: During the final cooking phase, incorporate a cornstarch slurry to elevate the sauce’s consistency, creating a luxuriously thick gravy that clings perfectly to the meat.
- Serving: Plate the succulent pork chops alongside complementary sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables, generously cascading the velvety sauce over the entire dish.
Notes
- Prevent Meat Dryness: Opt for bone-in pork chops with slight fat marbling to ensure moisture and prevent tough, dry meat during slow cooking.
- Customize Seasoning Blend: Experiment with herbs like thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning to elevate the flavor profile and match personal taste preferences.
- Manage Sauce Thickness: If sauce appears too thin, use cornstarch slurry sparingly and whisk thoroughly to avoid lumps and achieve desired gravy consistency.
- Accommodate Dietary Needs: Substitute cream soups with low-sodium, gluten-free alternatives or homemade versions for specific dietary restrictions like lactose intolerance or celiac requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg