Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops 🐖🥩

This hearty recipe for Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops is the ultimate comfort food! Tender pork chops are enveloped in a savory onion and mushroom gravy that melds beautifully during cooking. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, these chops are a sure-fire hit.

Pair your smothered pork chops with fluffy mashed potatoes or steamed rice to soak up all the delicious gravy— it's a meal that brings everyone to the table! 🥔🍚

Ingredients

For the pork chops

• 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the sauce

• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream (optional for creaminess)

For garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

• Season the pork chops with salt and pepper generously on both sides.

🥄 For an extra flavor boost, let the seasoned chops sit for about 15 minutes before cooking, which allows the seasoning to penetrate the meat.

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they're golden brown. This step is optional but adds a wonderful depth of flavor!

• Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place them in the slow cooker.

• In the same skillet, add sliced onions and mushrooms, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

• Stir in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and smoked paprika, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

• Pour the onion and mushroom mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker.

🧊 For a richer, creamier sauce, add heavy cream or sour cream to the mixture. Stir well to combine before covering the slow cooker.

• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.

• Once cooked, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Variations

• Vegetable boost: Add carrots or potatoes in the slow cooker for a one-pot meal.
• Herb swap: Change up the herbs by using rosemary or oregano for a different flavor profile.
• Spicy kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the sauce for some heat!
• Low-carb option: Serve over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice to keep it lighter.

Enjoy this rich and comforting dish that brings the whole family together! 🍽️❤️