Pork chops in a slow cooker

Here’s a simple and flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Chops recipe that comes out tender and juicy every time:

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for browning)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, adds depth)
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening gravy)

Instructions

1. Optional – Brown the pork chops: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden. This step adds flavor but can be skipped.
2. Layer ingredients: Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Put pork chops on top. Add mushrooms if using.
3. Add liquid and seasoning: Pour chicken broth over the pork chops. Sprinkle with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add Worcestershire sauce if desired.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until pork chops are tender.
5. Optional – Thicken sauce: Remove pork chops and mix 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the slow cooker and cook on high for 10–15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
6. Serve: Pour sauce over pork chops. Great with mashed potatoes or rice.

💡 Tips:

• Bone-in pork chops often stay juicier in the slow cooker than boneless.
• Adding a few sliced apples or a splash of apple cider adds a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with pork.
• Leftovers can be reheated gently; the sauce keeps the chops moist.

If you want, I can also give a “creamy mushroom pork chop” slow cooker variation that turns the dish into a rich, restaurant-style meal. Do you want me to do that?