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Slow Cooker Pork Chops

These Slow Cooker Pork Chops are tender, flavorful, and cooked in a rich onion herb gravy. You can use bone-in or boneless pork chops, making this recipe flexible for whatever you have on hand. Serve them with creamy mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetables for a hearty, comforting meal with minimal effort.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword porkchops, slowcooker
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 463kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth*
  • 1 cup beef broth*
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped

For the Pork Chops:

  • 6 bone-in or boneless pork chops about 1-1¼ inches thick
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1-2 Tbsp. avocado oil or other high-heat oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  • Season the pork chops: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops to coat. Add additional seasonings based on your preference. I usually eyeball it until it looks right!
    1 large onion, 6 bone-in or boneless pork chops, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp. garlic powder
    Side-by-side image of patting pork chops dry then rubbing with seasoning.
  • Sear the pork chops: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the browned pork chops to the slow cooker.
    1-2 Tbsp. avocado oil
    Side-by-side image of searing pork chops in cast iron skillet.
  • Prepare the onion gravy base: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Melt the butter, then add the sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 1 tsp. onion powder, 2-4 cloves garlic
    Side-by-side image of adding onions to skillet them adding garlic.
  • Make the roux: Sprinkle the flour over the onions, stirring to coat. Cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
    2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
    Side-by-side image of adding flour to onions then cooking for another minute.
  • Add liquids and herbs: Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and beef broth until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. Let it cook and simmer for a couple of minutes.
    1 cup chicken broth*, 1 cup beef broth*, 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp. fresh thyme, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
    Side-by-side image of adding broths to onions then adding herbs, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add to slow cooker: Transfer the onion gravy mixture to the slow cooker on top of the pork chops. Ensure they are covered with sauce.
    Side-by-side image of adding pork chops to slow cooker and topping with onion herb gravy.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender. Start Timer If not done at 7 hours on low, continue to cook until tender.
  • Serve: Serve the pork chops hot with the onion herb gravy spooned over the top and garnish with parsley. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, rice pilaf, or roasted potatoes. For veggies, green beans, asparagus, or a green salad are perfect choices!
    Fresh parsley
    Slow cooker pork chop on plate with potatoes and green beans.

Notes

  • ** Broth: feel free to use just 2 cups chicken broth, or 2 cups beef broth, if you dont want to use a mix of both. 
  • Feel free to add mushrooms in step 3 with the onions.  
  • Bone-in pork chops will yield the best results for juicy pork but I’ve had great success with nice thick cut pork chops too, I love the ones from Costco!
  • Gravy: feel free to thicken the gravy in a saucepan on the stove with a cornstarch slurry (1 - 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch mixed with 1 - 2 Tbsp. Water and heat until thickened. 
  • Pork chops can be served with mashed potatoes and your favorite green veggie (green beans, salad, asparagus).
  • This recipe was updated in September 2025 with updated ingredients, instructions, and photos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg