Smothered Pork Chops (Crockpot Recipe)

Smothered pork chops are tender & juicy, covered in a flavorful onion gravy. Slow-cooked while you do other things. This recipe is great for family dinners!

I love a good crockpot dinner – this is a really quick cooking one – perfect for when you are at home, and just want to free yourself up for other things vs cooking. Most crockpot recipes take all day, so I really appreciate this one for when I’m home a bit early!

As with most smothered pork chop recipes, we dredge some pork chops in some seasoned flour, then brown in a skillet. We dump in a slow cooker with some onions. Mix the leftover flour with some stock, and pour it over. With a prep time of fewer than 15 minutes has to be a winner, right?

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Why you’ll love this

• Simple ingredients. No long list here – just pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
• Easy. Minimal prep, then let it cook while you get on with your day.
• Short cook time. You still get that slow-cooked flavor without waiting all day. Perfect for those “oops, I forgot to plan dinner” days.
• Hands-off. Once it’s in the crockpot, you’re basically done.
• Comfort food. Tender pork chops in a rich, savory sauce that everyone will want seconds of.

What sides go with Smothered Pork Chops?

Serve with mashed potatoes or risotto and some steamed vegetables or sauteed green beans.

Pork recipes you’ll also love: Crock Pot Pork Loin, or my AMAZING Pork Schnitzel Recipe!

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• Flour. this is used to coat the pork, and then made into the gravy.
• Mustard Powder, Garlic Powder, Pepper, Seasoned Salt. These simply season the flour before we brown the pork and form the base of the onion gravy.
• Pork Chops. I used boneless center-cut (thick cut) pork chops, but bone-in pork chops work well too.
• Onion. Slice this up thinly, so they cook well.
• Cooking Oil. For browning the pork. Use vegetable oil or olive oil.
• Chicken Stock. Grab a carton from the store. or make your own or use chicken broth.

How to make Chicken Stock

This recipe for Chicken Stock is so easy, and requires very little hands-on attention from you, and results in some delicious, very cost-friendly chicken stock.

Check out this recipe

How to make this recipe

1. Combine flour and seasonings in a zip lock bag.
2. Add the pork chops one at a time to the bag.
3. Shake the pork chops up to thoroughly coat them in the seasoned flour.
4. Add remaining flour/seasonings to a bowl and whisk in the stock until smooth.

1. Heat the oil in a skillet (any skillet is fine, I use a cast iron skillet most of the time)
2. Cook the pork chops a few minutes per side until browned (not cooked through.
3. Add pork chops to the crockpot.
4. Add the onions.
5. Pour flour/stock mix over the chops.
6. Cook for 2-3 hours on low (internal temperature should be 140 F) Remove pork chops from crockpot and serve with the onions and sauce over the top. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

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• Crockpot Cowboy Casserole –  This recipe is is a real family pleaser!
• Vegetarian Chili –  perfect for cool weather, packed with peppers, onions, beans, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes.
• 15 Bean Soup. Packed with flavor and goodness, this meal is a great one to set and forget!
• Beef Stew with Herbed Dumplings  –  this one makes the family run to the table, with the addition of Herbed Dumplings – it’s a total winter warmer!
• Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole – A family-friendly easy prep and clean up meal that you can set and forget. This yummy tater tot casserole recipe has allll the good stuff – you can’t go wrong!

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Smothered Pork Chops (Crockpot)

Author Kylee Ayotte

Servings 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 4 hours hrs

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

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Smothered pork chops are tender & juicy, covered in a flavorful sauce. Slow-cooked while you do other things. A great family dinner!

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ ½ teaspoons mustard powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• ▢ 1 large sliced onion
• ▢ 4 1/2 inch thick boneless pork loin chops
• ▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ▢ 2 cups chicken stock

Instructions

• In a large ziplock bag, combine ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoons mustard powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt.
• Add 4 1/2 inch thick boneless pork loin chops, one at a time, and shake to coat.
• In a large skillet, brown chops in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil on each side.
• Transfer the chops to a greased 5 quart slow cooker, add 1 large sliced onion.
• Place leftover flour from the ziplock in a small bowl; whisk in 2 cups chicken stock until smooth. Pour over chops.
• Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. (In my crockpot – 2 hours was plenty).
• Remove pork to a serving plate and keep warm. Whisk pan juices until smooth; serve with pork.
• Devour

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Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg

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About Kylee Ayotte

I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee