Slow-cooked pork chops are one of those classic comfort dishes that never lose their charm. This Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops recipe brings together tender pork, a creamy savory gravy, and the kind of simplicity that makes busy nights feel a little easier. The real magic in this recipe comes from combining three pantry shortcuts: onion soup mix, a can of cream of chicken soup, and a packet of pork gravy mix. When these melt together slowly over several hours, they create a silky, flavorful gravy that coats every bite.
One secret to making the gravy even better is to whisk everything together before adding the pork chops. It ensures the onion soup mix dissolves fully and the gravy cooks evenly. And while you can use boneless chops, bone-in chops bring more flavor and stay juicier during slow cooking.
Another overlooked trick is thickening the gravy at the end. Crock-pots create extra moisture, and without thickening, the sauce can be too thin. Mixing cornstarch with cold water—a simple slurry—gives the gravy that restaurant-style consistency. Stir it into the pot during the final 30 minutes, and it thickens beautifully without clumps.
Make sure not to overcook the pork chops. While the recipe allows 4–6 hours on low, every slow cooker runs differently. Start checking around the 4-hour mark. When the meat is fork-tender but still holding its shape, it’s perfect.
This dish pairs naturally with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, white rice, or even cornbread. The gravy is rich enough to act as a sauce for the entire plate, and leftovers reheat wonderfully. It’s simple, hearty, and exactly the kind of recipe that brings people back for seconds.
📝 Don’t Miss This Recipe:
My grandma used to call these “Sunday pork chops,” even when she made them on a Tuesday. The smell of that gravy simmering always meant family was close by and something warm was coming to the table. I made the same recipe today, and it took me right back to her little kitchen with the floral curtains. Funny how a slow cooker can hold so many memories. 💛
Ingredients:
- Pork chops (4, bone-in)
- Onion soup mix (1 pkt)
- Chicken broth (14 oz)
- Cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- Dry pork gravy mix (1 pkt)
- Garlic powder
- Cornstarch and water (to thicken)
Instructions:
- Whisk onion soup mix, broth, cream soup & gravy mix in a crock pot.
- Season pork chops with garlic powder; place inside.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hrs.
- Mix cornstarch and water; stir in.
- Switch to HIGH for 30 mins until gravy thickens.
Serve with mashed potatoes.
