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Slow cooker Pork Chops Recipe
Isla Marie

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Tender, juicy pork chops cooked low and slow in a savory sauce until perfectly soft and flavorful. This slow cooker recipe prevents dryness and delivers a comforting, family-friendly dinner with minimal prep and reliable results.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 thick-cut pork chops bone-in preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water for thickening
  • Optional: ¼ cup heavy cream or sour cream for creamy sauce

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (4–6 quart)
  • Large skillet (optional, for searing)
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl (for slurry, optional)

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned (optional but recommended).
  3. Add sliced onion and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Place pork chops on top of the onions.
  5. Pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce, then sprinkle herbs over the pork.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until pork is tender.
  7. Optional: Remove pork chops and thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry or stir in cream on LOW heat.
  8. Return pork chops to the slow cooker and serve warm.

Video

Notes

  • Thick, bone-in pork chops hold up best in the slow cooker.
  • Keep pork chops in the sauce when storing to prevent dryness.
  • Add cream only at the end to avoid curdling.