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slow cooker smothered pork chops garnished with fresh herbs

Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops are fall-apart tender with a rich, creamy mushroom and onion gravy. An easy dump-and-go dinner made from scratch.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs thick, bone-in pork chops
  • 8 oz mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1 med onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth reserve ½ cup for later
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon mushroom powder optional, but recommended
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Load the slow cooker. Place the pork chops in the bottom of a large slow cooker. Add the sliced mushrooms and onion over and around the pork chops.
    slow cooker bowl with pork chops, mushrooms, and onions
  • Make the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1½ cup of the beef broth, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, whole-grain mustard, mushroom powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pour evenly over the pork chops.
    braising liquid for smothered pork chops
  • Cook. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the pork chops are very tender and easily pull apart with a fork. For the best texture, I recommend cooking on LOW.
  • Remove the pork chops and thicken the gravy. Carefully transfer the pork chops to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm. Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining ½ cup cold beef broth until completely smooth. Whisk the slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker. Once the gravy has thickened, stir in the heavy cream.
    slow cooker smothered pork chops gravy
  • Finish. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Return the pork chops to the slow cooker and spoon the mushroom gravy over the top. Serve warm.
    pork chops in mushroom gravy

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 1216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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