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A single slow cooker pork chop served on a plate and covered in a thick, savory onion and garlic gravy.

Crock Pot Pork Chops (The Juiciest, Most Flavorful Recipe!)

This Crock Pot Pork Chops recipe delivers incredibly tender, juicy pork chops in a rich and savory gravy. A simple, set-it-and-forget-it meal perfect for any weeknight dinner and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops, 1 to 1.5-inches thick Boneless can be substituted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch for thickening the gravy
  • 2 tbsp cold water for the slurry

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot (Slow Cooker) A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to the crock pot.
  2. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, thyme, and oregano. Stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, and bring to a simmer.
  4. Pour the gravy mixture over the pork chops in the crock pot. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the pork is tender.
  5. Remove the pork chops from the crock pot. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the gravy in the crock pot.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened. Serve the pork chops smothered in the hot gravy.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best flavor, use bone-in pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick.
Tip 2: Don't skip the searing step! It adds a huge amount of flavor to the final dish.
Tip 3: All slow cookers vary. Start checking your pork chops for doneness at the 4-hour mark on low to prevent overcooking.