Here’s a simple and satisfying recipe for Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes — tender, flavorful pork chops slow-cooked with hearty potatoes in a creamy ranch-seasoned sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners!
🐖🥔 Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 4–6):
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4–6 boneless or bone-in pork chops
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1½–2 lbs (680–900g) baby potatoes or chopped Yukon Golds
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1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or homemade – see below)
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1 (10.5 oz / 298g) can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or cream cheese (softened) (optional, for extra creaminess)
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½ cup (120 ml) milk or chicken broth
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1 tbsp olive oil (for browning, optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. (Optional) Sear the Pork Chops
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season pork chops lightly with salt and pepper.
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Brown on each side for 2–3 minutes (adds flavor, but not required).
2. Prepare the Potatoes
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Wash and halve baby potatoes (or chop larger ones).
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Place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
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Ranch seasoning
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Cream of soup
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Milk or broth
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Sour cream or cream cheese (if using)
4. Layer the Crockpot
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Pour half the sauce over the potatoes.
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Lay pork chops on top.
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Pour the rest of the sauce over the pork.
5. Slow Cook
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Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3½–4 hours, until pork is tender and potatoes are soft.
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Optional: stir gently before serving to coat everything in the sauce.
6. Serve
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley or green onions for color.
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Serve with steamed green beans, corn, or a crisp salad.
🧂 Homemade Ranch Seasoning (1 packet substitute):
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1 tsp dried dill
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1 tsp dried parsley
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp ground black pepper
📝 Tips:
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You can swap potatoes for carrots or add both.
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Bone-in chops add more flavor but need slightly longer to cook.
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For thicker sauce, remove lid for the last 30 minutes or add a cornstarch slurry.