Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Serving tender pork chops with mushroom gravy over garlic mashed potatoes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Fork-tender, juicy pork chops smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy sauce deliver an absolutely comforting, budget-friendly, and fuss-free weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 10

Servings

Calories 545kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops
salt and pepper to taste (¾-1 teaspoon each per pound of pork)
½ teaspoon (2g) Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons (30g) high-smoke-point cooking oil, divided
1 small onion, sliced
2 teaspoons (8g) minced garlic
1 teaspoon (2g) fresh thyme
2 cups (260g) sliced mushrooms (an 8-ounce package should be enough)
1 teaspoon (5g) Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon (9g) Italian seasoning
1 cup (236ml) water (divided: ¾ cup for the slow cooker and ¼ cup for the slurry)
1 cup (236ml) heavy cream
2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

Season pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a cast-iron or heavy Dutch oven, and sear the pork chops for about 3 minutes on each side. When ready, transfer them into the slow cooker.
Add another tablespoon of oil to the same pan, then sauté the onion, garlic, and thyme until the onions are translucent and fragrant (3-5 minutes). Next, add the mushrooms, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning, and sauté for another 3 minutes.
Pour in ¾ cup of water and the cream, bring to a boil, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and pour the sauce over the pork in the slow cooker. Cook for 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high until the pork is tender and the internal temperature reaches between 145℉ (63℃) and 165℉ (74℃).
About 30 minutes before the pork chops are done, whisk the flour and ¼ cup of water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker, stir gently, and continue cooking until the gravy thickens.
Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles with some veggies.

Notes

Leaner pork cuts will be delicious but not as tender. Best choices for this recipe are shoulder and blade chops.
Feel free to replace the heavy cream with whole milk or half-and-half for a lower-calorie version.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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