Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pork Chops deliver comfort with minimal effort, blending tender meat and rich seasonings. Succulent chops swimming in a savory sauce promise a satisfying meal that welcomes diners to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 1-inch thick boneless pork loin chops (about 3 lbs or 1.36 kg)
Seasonings and Flour:
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
Cooking Fats and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 10.75 ounces (305 g) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ¼ cup (300 ml) chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Serving Suggestion:
- Cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Create a robust seasoning blend by mixing flour, seasoned salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and finely chopped thyme on a wide plate. Meticulously dredge each pork chop, ensuring complete and even coating with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, adding olive oil and butter. Carefully place the seasoned pork chops into the hot pan, searing for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops. Transfer the beautifully browned chops to a separate plate.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium and introduce thinly sliced onions. Gently sauté the onions, stirring occasionally, until they transform into a rich, caramelized golden brown, which typically takes 5 to 7 minutes.
- Prepare the slow cooker base by whisking together cream of mushroom soup, low-sodium chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Incorporate the caramelized onions and add fresh thyme sprigs to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Gently nestle the seared pork chops into the sauce, ensuring they are completely submerged to maintain moisture and maximize flavor absorption.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to high heat for 1 hour. Subsequently, reduce the temperature to low and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 2.5 hours, allowing the meat to become exceptionally tender and infused with rich flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the pork chops and arrange on a serving platter. Ladle the luxurious mushroom and onion gravy generously over the meat. Garnish with freshly chopped thyme leaves and serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Tender, fall-apart pork chops emerge from the slow cooker with minimal kitchen effort and maximum flavor payoff.
- Searing locks in deep, caramelized flavors before the long, gentle cooking process transforms ordinary meat into a restaurant-worthy dish.
- Cream of mushroom soup creates an instant, velvety gravy that blankets the meat with rich, comforting layers of deliciousness.
- Worcestershire sauce adds a complex tangy undertone that elevates the entire dish from basic to extraordinary.
- Fresh thyme brings an earthy, aromatic essence that weaves through each succulent bite, making the meal feel elegantly homemade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg