CROCKPOT GRAVY SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS | Tender Pork Chop Recipe in the Slow Cooker
This crockpot gravy smothered pork chops recipe delivers restaurant-quality tenderness with minimal effort. Pork chops are browned for flavour, then slow-cooked in a savoury gravy until they're so tender they practically melt in your mouth. The gravy becomes rich and flavourful as it simmers with the pork throughout cooking. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something hearty and satisfying, or for impressing family and friends with how easy it is to prepare. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice to soak up every drop of the delicious gravy
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Ingredients
Main
- 4 pieces Pork chops, approximately 2.5 cm thick
Season with salt and pepper before browning
Gravy
- 240 ml Beef or chicken stock
Reduced quantity for slow cooker to avoid excess liquid
- 1 medium Onion, sliced or diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 15 g Cornflour or plain flour
For thickening gravy; can be mixed with water to form a slurry
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 3 ml Dried thyme or dried herbs de Provence(optional)
Optional but recommended for depth of flavour
For browning
- 15 ml Vegetable oil
For searing pork chops before slow cooking
Method
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry with kitchen paper and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
~5 minsTip: Drying the meat helps achieve better browning
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the pork chops in the pan and brown for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Do not cook through; you're aiming for colour only.
~10 minsTip: Browning adds flavour and colour to the final dish. Work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.
- 3
Transfer the browned pork chops to your slow cooker.
~2 mins - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the stock, cornflour or flour, minced garlic, and dried herbs (if using) until smooth and well combined.
~5 minsTip: Whisking the cornflour into cold stock prevents lumps forming in the gravy
- 5
Pour the gravy mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker. Add the sliced onion on top.
~3 minsTip: The onion will soften during cooking and add natural sweetness to the gravy
- 6
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, or on High for 4 hours. The pork chops should be very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Tip: Avoid lifting the lid unnecessarily during cooking as this releases heat and extends cooking time
- 7Optional step
If a thicker gravy is desired, mix 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of cornflour with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid during the last 30 minutes on High, or in the final hour on Low.
Tip: Thickening the gravy concentrates the flavour and gives a more luxurious finish
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve the pork chops hot, smothered generously with the rich gravy and onions.
~5 minsTip: Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to make the most of the delicious gravy
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but browning them first creates a savoury crust that adds depth to the final dish and improves overall flavour. Browning takes only 10 minutes and makes a noticeable difference to the result. If you're short on time, simply season and add the raw chops directly to the slow cooker—they'll still be tender, just with less complexity in flavour
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