Description
Crock Pot Pork Chops are the ultimate in easy, hands-off cooking. With just a few simple ingredients and a trusty slow cooker, you can transform ordinary pork chops into a mouthwatering, tender, and incredibly flavorful dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Season Pork Chops: Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
2. Sear Pork Chops: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and butter. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until they are nicely browned.
3. Add to Crock Pot: Transfer the seared pork chops to the slow cooker.
4. Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn. Then, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard (if using). Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Cook: Pour the sauce over the pork chops in the Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
6. Thicken Sauce (Optional): If you’d like to thicken the sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir the mixture into the Crock Pot. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
7. Serve: Garnish the Crock Pot Pork Chops with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
To ensure your Crock Pot Pork Chops turn out perfectly every time, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
– Choose the Right Cut: Boneless pork chops work best for this recipe, as they are less likely to dry out during the long cooking process.
– Sear Before Slow Cooking: Taking the extra step to sear the pork chops before adding them to the Crock Pot helps to lock in their natural juices and add a delicious caramelized flavor.
– Adjust Cooking Time: The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops. Thicker chops will require a longer cooking time to become tender and juicy.
– Know When They’re Done: Pork chops are fully cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they’re perfectly done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg