Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

These Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops are pure Southern comfort food. The pork chops turn out moist, delicious.  Cooked in the crock pot these pork chops are fork tender.  Once you cover them in the savory Onion and Garlic gravy  this easy crock pot will be recipe a new family favorite! 

Pork Chops are always a great choice for dinner. They easy to prepare and just a versatile as chicken. Another of our favorite ways to prepare pork chops is this recipe for Ranch Seasoned Pork Chops and Potatoes. or these Honey Mustard Glazed Pork Chops.  

Will cooking the pork chops in a crockpot make them tough or rubbery?

Slow cooking pork chops mean they are come out really moist and the meat absorbs seasonings and flavors from the gravy as it cooks. So, when these pork chops come out of the crock pot they are really tender and flavorful. 

How to make Smothered Pork Chops in the Slow Cooker:

Ingredients:

• pork chops
• chopped onion
• garlic powder
• Italian Seasoning
• pork gravy mix
• onion soup mix 
• cream of mushroom soup
• olive oil
• water
• salt and pepper 

Instructions:

Before placing the pork chops in the crock pot you’ll want to sear them in a skillet for about three minutes per side. Searing the pork chops is not a necessary step but it’s absolutely worth the extra few minutes. Searing will add an extra layer of flavor to the finished dish.

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, set them aside.
2. Next, in a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil then when hot add the pork chops to skillet and sear for three minutes on each side. 
3. Transfer the pork chops to bottom of the bowl in the slow cooker. 
4. In a mixing bowl combine cream of mushroom soup, water, chopped onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, gravy mix, and onion soup mix. Stir until combined. Pour the mixture over the pork chops. 
5. Finally, cover the slow cooker with the lid and set to cook for three hours on high or six hours on low.

What is the best pork chop cut for this recipe?

This recipe cooks about 8 pounds of pork chops. I like to use center cut thick chop and that is what I recommend you use also. But,  any cut of pork chop will do. 

Notes & Tips for this recipe: 

• Use thick center cut chops. I prefer bone-in but boneless pork chops are also great for this recipe. 
• A crockpot liner to make cleaning up easy. Because you are making gravy in the bowl of the slow cooker it can get messy. Using the plastic liner will save you from having to scrub the pot after dinner. 
•  Cook on low if you have the time. The lower the temperature and the slow you cook meat the more flavor if will develop. So slow and low is definitely the way to go with this recipe. 

Serving Suggestions: 

I like to serve these pork chops over these creamy Southern Style Mashed Potatoes because… well… gravy!

You could also serve these smoothered pork chops over:

• rice
• egg noodles
• or mashed cauliflower 

I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it! 

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne 

Looking for a few other pork chop recipes? You’re going to love these:

Smothered Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops 

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops

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Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

These Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops are pure Southern comfort food. The pork chops turn out moist, delicious.  Cooked in the crock pot these pork chops are fork tender.  Once you cover them in the savory Onion and Garlic gravy  this easy crock pot will be recipe a new family favorite! 

Course Slow Cooker

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Susanne Susanne Eagan

Ingredients

• 8 lbs. pork chops thick cut
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic power
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 .5 oz. packet pork gravy mix
• 1 1 oz. packet onion soup mix