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SLOW COOKER SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to slow cooker.
  4. In same skillet, cook onions until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
  6. Sprinkle flour over onions, stir and cook 1 minute.
  7. Gradually whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Pour onion mixture over chops.
  9. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
  10. 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

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