Description
Southern comfort meets pure indulgence with these Smothered Pork Chops. Golden-seared meat nestles under a rich, creamy onion gravy that promises hearty satisfaction in every savory bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
Soup and Broth:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 414 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (1½ ounces / 42 grams) low-sodium cream of chicken soup
Seasoning and Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (28 grams) packet dry pork gravy mix
- 1 ounce (28 grams) packet onion soup mix
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly chopped parsley (to taste, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a 5-6 quart (4.7-5.7 liters) slow cooker and whisk together one packet of onion soup mix, 1½ cups (360 milliliters) of chicken broth, one 10.5-ounce (298 grams) can of cream of chicken soup, and one packet of dry pork gravy mix until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Generously season both sides of the pork chops with garlic powder, ensuring an even and robust flavor distribution across the meat.
- Carefully position the seasoned pork chops in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, then gently pour the prepared gravy mixture over the meat to guarantee complete and uniform coverage.
- Securely place the lid on the slow cooker and set the temperature to low heat, allowing the pork chops to cook slowly and become incredibly tender over 4-6 hours.
- Create a thickening slurry by combining of cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water in a separate small bowl, whisking until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently stir the cornstarch slurry into the cooking liquid, ensuring even distribution throughout the gravy.
- Cover the slow cooker again and switch the temperature to high heat, allowing the gravy to thicken and develop a rich, velvety consistency for an additional 30 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, turn off the slow cooker and transfer the pork chops to a serving platter, drizzling the luxurious gravy over the top and garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- Slow cooking transforms tough pork chops into melt-in-your-mouth tender meat with minimal kitchen effort.
- Onion soup mix and cream of chicken soup create a deeply savory, rich gravy that elevates basic protein.
- Cornstarch slurry acts as a secret weapon to thicken sauce without lumps, ensuring silky smooth consistency.
- Garlic powder seasoning adds depth and complexity to the meat, making every bite more flavorful.
- Low and slow cooking method guarantees juicy, fall-apart pork chops that practically melt on your tongue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg