Description
Crock Pot Pork Chops are a classic, comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you can create a delicious, tender pork chop dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoon water (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Season the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until they’re nicely browned.
3. Once the pork chops are seared, transfer them to the slow cooker.
4. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute. Then, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard (if using). Stir everything together until well combined.
5. Pour the sauce over the pork chops in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
6. If you’d like to thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir the mixture into the sauce. Let it cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the desired consistency is achieved.
7. Garnish the Crock Pot Pork Chops with fresh chopped parsley and serve alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
To ensure your Crock Pot Pork Chops turn out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:
– Sear the pork chops first to lock in juices and develop a nice crust.
– Monitor cooking times to prevent overcooking.
– Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for medium doneness.
– Adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg