Got it! Here’s a simple slow cooker recipe for four raw pork chops that makes them tender, juicy, and flavorful 🍖
Slow Cooker Pork Chops (4 Raw Chops)
Ingredients
- 4 raw pork chops (bone-in or boneless, ~1 inch thick)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (or water + bouillon)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Optional: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or soy sauce for extra flavor
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening sauce)
Instructions
- Layer ingredients: Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with a little salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add pork chops: Lay the raw pork chops on top of the onions. Season the other side with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Add liquid: Pour chicken broth over the chops.
- Cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Until pork chops are tender (internal temperature should reach 145°F / 63°C).
- Optional gravy: Remove chops, mix 1–2 tbsp cornstarch with 2–3 tbsp water, stir into the cooking liquid, and cook on high 10–15 minutes to thicken.
- Serve: Pour sauce over pork chops and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Tips
- Browning the pork chops in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker adds extra flavor but isn’t required.
- Add sliced apples or mushrooms for a sweeter or earthier flavor.
- Avoid overcooking: thin chops can become dry if left too long.
If you want, I can make a flavor-packed version with a creamy sauce or barbecue glaze for the slow cooker—still easy and minimal effort.
Do you want me to do that?
