Absolutely! Here’s a slow cooker pork chops and onions recipe — tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious 🐖🧅.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Onions
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional for color)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening gravy)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pork Chops
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Sear pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned (optional, but adds flavor).
2. Layer in Slow Cooker
- Place half the onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add pork chops on top of the onions.
- Sprinkle garlic and thyme, then layer the remaining onions on top.
- Pour broth over everything.
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until pork chops are tender.
4. Optional Gravy
- Remove pork chops and onions to a plate.
- Mix cornstarch + water into the liquid in the slow cooker.
- Cook on High for 5–10 minutes, stirring, until gravy thickens.
5. Serve
- Serve pork chops with onions and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Tips & Variations
- Add vegetables: Carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers can be layered with the onions.
- Creamy version: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream at the end for a richer sauce.
- Flavor boost: Add a splash of apple cider or balsamic vinegar to the broth.
If you want, I can also give a “super simple 4-ingredient slow cooker version” that’s ready in under 5 minutes of prep and still melts in your mouth.
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