Description
Crock pot smothered pork chops bring Southern comfort to dinner tables with rich, hearty flavors that melt in your mouth. Savory onion gravy and tender meat promise a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Sauce and Vegetables:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (150 grams) onion, sliced
- 1 cup (85 grams) mushrooms, sliced (fresh or canned)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare pork chops by generously coating with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika on both sides for robust flavor profiles.
- Optional searing step: Heat skillet to medium-high and brown pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, developing rich caramelized exterior.
- Create aromatic base in slow cooker by layering sliced onions and mushrooms across bottom of cooking vessel.
- Carefully position seared pork chops atop vegetable foundation, ensuring even distribution.
- Craft sauce by whisking together cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth with subtle seasoning, creating smooth liquid mixture.
- Pour sauce comprehensively over pork chops, ensuring complete coverage and moisture retention.
- Set slow cooker to low temperature (6-8 hours) or high temperature (3-4 hours), allowing meat to tenderize and flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Once cooking cycle completes, gently extract pork chops and transfer to serving platter.
- Briefly stir remaining sauce to integrate ingredients and enhance consistency.
- Plate pork chops alongside preferred accompaniments like mashed potatoes or rice, drizzling sauce generously over protein.
- Optionally garnish with fresh parsley for visual appeal and subtle herbaceous notes.
Notes
- Select thicker, bone-in pork chops for more tender and juicy results that prevent drying out during slow cooking.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like Cajun, Italian, or herb mixtures to create unique flavor profiles without changing cooking method.
- Consider reducing sodium by using low-sodium soups and broth, which helps control salt intake while maintaining delicious taste.
- Swap cream-based soups with dairy-free alternatives like mushroom or vegetable broth for gluten-free and lactose-intolerant friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg