Easy pork chop dinner
This easy pork chop dinner is a classic comfort meal made effortless with slow cooker cooking. Pork chops are smothered in savoury gravy and cooked low and slow until incredibly tender and juicy. Perfect for busy weekdays when you want a hearty home-cooked meal waiting for you at dinner time. The slow cooker method ensures the meat stays moist whilst developing rich, savoury flavours. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up every last drop of the delicious gravy
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Ingredients
Main
- 4 pieces Pork chops, about 2 cm thick
Bone-in or boneless work well. Pat dry before browning.
- 2 medium Onions, sliced
- 240 ml Beef or chicken stock
Reduced quantity for slow cooker to prevent watery gravy
Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
To taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
To taste
- 1 tsp Garlic powder or fresh garlic(optional)
Optional for extra flavour
For serving
- 15 g Fresh parsley or thyme, finely chopped(optional)
Add in final 30 minutes of cooking
For garnish
Method
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry with kitchen paper and season generously on both sides with salt and black pepper.
~5 mins - 2
Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. This develops deeper flavour. Transfer to the slow cooker.
~10 minsTip: Browning is recommended but can be skipped if time is short.
- 3
Arrange the sliced onions around and over the pork chops in the slow cooker.
~5 mins - 4
Pour the stock over the pork chops and onions. Add garlic powder if using.
~3 mins - 5
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
~6 hrsTip: Do not lift the lid frequently to retain heat and moisture.
- 6Optional step
If desired, sprinkle fresh parsley or thyme over the top in the final 30 minutes of cooking.
~2 minsTip: Adds fresh flavour to the finished dish.
- 7
Serve the pork chops with the smothered onions and gravy alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
~5 mins
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, boneless pork chops work perfectly in this recipe. They may cook slightly faster, so check for doneness around the 5-hour mark on Low or 3.5 hours on High
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