Q: Can I use bone-in pork chops?

A: Yes! Bone-in chops work great and may be even more flavourful, but increase cook time by 30 minutes.

Q: Do I have to sear the pork chops first?

A: No, but searing adds flavour and improves texture. Skip if you're short on time.

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?

A: You can use a dairy-free cream of mushroom soup or make a roux with broth and plant-based milk.

Q: Can I freeze the leftovers?

A: Absolutely. Cool completely, then store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

Q: How do I reheat slow cooker pork chops?

A: Reheat gently in a covered skillet with a splash of broth or in the microwave on 50% power to avoid drying out.

Tender Slow Cooker Pork Chops in Savoury Gravy

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Cuisine

American

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

6 hours

Calories

420

Slow Cooker Pork Chops are the ultimate solution for anyone craving comfort food without the hassle. This recipe transforms humble pork chops into fork-tender, flavourful bites thanks to low-and-slow cooking in a savoury mushroom and onion gravy.

With just a few minutes of prep in the morning, you’ll return to a home that smells like a cozy kitchen straight from a farmhouse cookbook.

Searing the chops is optional but recommended — it adds a golden crust and extra depth of flavour. The real magic happens in the slow cooker as the pork gently simmers in a creamy, herby sauce enriched by garlic, Worcestershire, and thyme.

By the end of the day, you’ve got tender pork in a luscious gravy that begs to be ladled over mashed potatoes or rice. It's an easy, satisfying dinner perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.

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Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Chopped parsley, for garnish

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Directions

Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until golden (optional, but recommended).
Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add seared pork chops on top.
In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Pour over pork chops.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until tender.
If desired, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving to thicken the gravy.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
per serving: Calories; 420

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 24 grams; 31%
Saturated Fat: 9 grams; 45%
Cholesterol: 115 milligrams; 38%
Sodium: 710 milligrams; 31%
Carbs: 8 grams; 3%
Protein: 39 grams
Sugar: 1 grams
Fiber: 1 grams

10 dicas para cozinhar este prato

Sele primeiro as costeletas de porco para adicionar sabor e textura.
Use costeletas grossas para obter melhores resultados – as finas podem cozinhar demais.
Coloque as cebolas no fundo para que cozinhem uniformemente e dêem sabor às costeletas.
Use caldo e sopa com baixo teor de sódio para controlar os níveis de sal.
Adicione cogumelos para maior profundidade e textura.
Misture bem o molho antes de despejá-lo para garantir uma consistência uniforme.
Não levante a tampa durante o cozimento – isso retarda o processo.
Junte a pasta de amido de milho perto do final, se preferir um molho mais espesso.
Decore com salsa fresca ou tomilho para dar cor e brilho.
Deixe as costeletas de porco descansar alguns minutos antes de servir para obter uma carne mais suculenta.

Sirva com sugestões

Purê de batata cremoso
Feijão verde cozido no vapor ou ervilha com manteiga
Macarrão de ovo amanteigado
Vegetais de raiz assados
Arroz branco fofo ou cuscuz com ervas

Perguntas frequentes

P: Posso usar costeletas de porco com osso?
R: Sim! Costeletas com osso funcionam muito bem e podem ficar ainda mais saborosas, mas aumentam o tempo de cozimento em 30 minutos.

P: Devo selar as costeletas de porco primeiro?
R: Não, mas tostar acrescenta sabor e melhora a textura. Pule se você estiver com pouco tempo.

P: Posso fazer isso sem laticínios?
R: Você pode usar uma sopa de creme de cogumelos sem laticínios ou fazer um roux com caldo e leite vegetal.

P: Posso congelar as sobras?
R: Absolutamente. Deixe esfriar completamente e guarde em recipientes herméticos por até 3 meses.

P: Como reaquecer costeletas de porco em cozimento lento?
R: Reaqueça delicadamente em uma frigideira tampada com um pouco de caldo ou no micro-ondas na potência 50% para evitar ressecamento.

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