Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Here’s a tender, flavorful recipe for Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops — with a rich onion gravy that practically makes itself. It’s a comfort food classic that’s low-effort and high-reward.

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🍽️ Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)

• 2 tbsp oil, for browning (optional but adds flavor)

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Instructions:

1. (Optional) Brown the pork chops:

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. This step adds depth of flavor but can be skipped if you’re in a hurry.

2. Layer in the Crock Pot:

   • Place sliced onions and garlic on the bottom of the slow cooker.

   • Lay pork chops on top.

3. Mix and pour sauce:

   • In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Pour the mixture over the pork chops and onions.

4. Cook:

   • Low for 6–7 hours

   • or High for 3–4 hours
     (until pork chops are tender and easily cut with a fork)

5. (Optional) Thicken the gravy:

   • Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the Crock Pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

   • Let it simmer with the lid slightly ajar to thicken.

6. Serve:

   • Over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles with a spoonful of the onion gravy on top.

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🧄 Variations:

• Use cream of chicken instead of mushroom.

• Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies.

• Sub pork chops with chicken thighs for a similar smothered dish.

Let me know if you want a low-sodium, keto, or homemade sauce version!