SLOW COOKER SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
Fork-tender pork chops swimming in rich, savory gravy - this is what Midwestern comfort food is all about! Pure down-home cooking at its finest.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 4 bone-in pork chops 3/4-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika preferably smoked
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Gravy:
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream optional, for finishing
Optional Add-ins:
- Fresh herbs thyme, sage, rosemary
- Sliced mushrooms
- Heavy cream
- Pat of butter
- Cayenne pepper for heat
Instructions
- Season pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to slow cooker.
- In same skillet, cook onions until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
- Sprinkle flour over onions, stir and cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour onion mixture over chops.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
- Optional: Stir in sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Brown chops and prep gravy night before
- Storage: Keeps 3 days refrigerated
- Reheating: Gentle heat to avoid toughening
- Meat Choice: Choose thick, bone-in chops
- Gravy: Will thicken as it cooks
- Important: Don't skip browning step