Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy

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Slow cooker pork chops and gravy are cooked to fork-tender perfection. Smothered with a simple gravy, these slow cooker pork chops are one of my grandma’s best pork chop recipes.

If you’ve ever been worried about dry pork chops, the slow cooker will be your best friend. Whether it is pork loin or pork carnitas, the slow cooker can make any cut of pork into fork tender deliciousness.

easy slow cooker pork chops

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy

I am beyond blessed to have two grandmas (Maddie’s great-grandmas) that I still get to spend time with regularly. One of my favorite memories from both are sitting around the dinner table together, enjoying a good meal. Their love of food, cooking and family has played a huge role in what has been passed on to me, and then on to Maddie.

I’m giving to you today and sharing with you a “Grandma” recipe. One I remember eating for the first time at her house. Made with love in her kitchen. It’s a simple recipe, really, but one that we instantly fell in love with and have made countless times since then.

Grandma’s Pork Chops and Gravy. Comfort food, for sure. Just as comforting as our oven baked chicken and gravy and crock pot pork chops and rice.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy with mashed potatoes

What is a center cut pork chop?

In this recipe we use boneless center cut pork chops. When  you pick these up at the store, they are generally from the rib section of the loin. These chops have a mild flavor and are very tender since there is a little more fat on them. They are a great all purpose pork chop that are easy to find. They are even great baked in the oven.

To read about every kind of pork chop and what to use them for, see this article.

Can I use bone-in pork chops?

Yes! This recipe works with just about any type of pork chop. Since you are slow cooking the pork, it may fall off the bone a little bit. Whether you choose bone in or boneless, it will be delicious.

pork chops in the slow cooker

Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

This is a “quick” slow cooker meal. This sounds slightly like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Let me explain how to make quick slow cooker pork chops.

  • When choosing fresh pork, choose boneless, center cut pork chops that are about 1″ thick.
  • Make a mixture of ½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Dredge the pork chops in the 4-ingredient blend and brown them in a hot, oiled skillet. Just 2-3 minutes on each side will be enough to give them a beautiful, golden brown color. Don’t skip this step. It deepens the flavor and makes the chops melt in your mouth. This step takes just under 15 minutes.

**Pro Tip: You can do these steps the night before to make morning prep time even shorter. Just place the browned chops in the slow cooker liner and cover. Refrigerate overnight and pull out to cook in the morning.**

close up creamy pork chops

Pork Chop Gravy

After the pork chops are browned, simply place them in a slow cooker, cover them with 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, which makes the best pork chop sauce ever. Thick, rich gravy! Cover the cooker and let them simmer away for about 3 hours on high or 5 hours on low. The temperature of the chops should be 160°F. They’ll be fork tender, easy for people of all ages to eat and love.

What to Serve with Pork Chops

The gravy is perfect over a side of mashed potatoes. Serve with a vegetable for a side dish and dinner rolls.

I’m pretty sure this will become one of your new family favorites.

Other Pork Chop Recipes

Looking for a healthier version of this recipe? Try our Paleo Pork Chops!

Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy with mashed potatoes
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy with mashed potatoes

Pork Chops and Gravy

4.87 from 23 votes
Grandma’s pork chops are cooked to fork-tender perfection. Smothered with a simple gravy, these slow cooker pork chops are one of my grandma’s best recipes.
Servings 8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes

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Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, dry mustard and garlic powder. Mix well.
  • Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture and place them in the hot skillet.
  • Allow them to brown for 2-3 minutes, then flip the pork chops to brown them on the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Place the browned pork chops in a slow cooker.
  • Pour two cans of cream of chicken soup over the pork chops.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, until the temperature of the pork reaches between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) and 160 degrees F. (medium), on a meat thermometer.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

The calories shown are based on the 1 serving, which is 1 pork chops with ⅙ of the gravy. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 573mg | Vitamin A: 135IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.9mg
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 362
Keyword crock pot pork chops, slow cooker meal, slow cooker pork,
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About Julie Clark

I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes.

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Mish
4 years ago

5 stars
The gravy that this mixture evokes is pure heaven. The chops are ready in record time and the gravy helps these pork chops to be fall apart tender. This recipe is a go for my regular meal rotation. Absolutely no fuss and delicious!

Sue Crisanti
8 years ago

Would like to try this recipe but would like to know if you add any water to the cream of chicken soup like the can says or use as is. TIA

Sarah Allison
3 years ago

Is there a way to make this in an instant pot? I would love to give it a try! Looks delicious

Ramona W
8 years ago

I love using the slow cooker to get pork chops fork tender like this. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂 I have stumbled and yummed your recipe. 🙂

Kasey
6 months ago

Ok. I need to start by saying center cut pork chops have no place in my life. My grandma made the toughest, dryest pork chops and ruined me for them. That changed today. Holy cow, Julie. THESE WERE AWESOME! I added paprika and dried parsley to the flour mix to give a little color and fried them in butter instead of olive oil. I put them on low for 5 hours and they stayed together in the pot for pretty presentation, but came apart with a fork. Served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Next time I’m going to do… Read more »

Mimi
1 year ago

5 stars
These were some of the best pork chops/gravy ever…that’s according to my husband & granddaughter who are picky eaters! I did add lots of black pepper and some onion powder. Since I only had 4 chops, I used 1-1/2 cans of soup which worked perfect!
Thank you so much for a quick, but delicious recipe! It’s a winner!

Linda H.
2 years ago

5 stars
I love this! I added a few cut up sundried tomatoes and bits of sautéed celery to give it crunch and color.

Laura Williamson
2 years ago

i make the same with cream of mushroom soup! yummy have to try with the cream of chicken!

Carissa
3 years ago

Can this recipe easily be doubled and done in one slow cooker?
Thank you!

Bertha
3 years ago

If my pork chops are slightly frozen bone in, do I need to cook a little longer if using low setting?

Dee
4 years ago

5 stars
Followed your recipe but placed a compressed handful of stuffing on top of each chop then cooked according to directions. Absolutely delicious!

Angie
4 years ago

This recipe sounds delicious. I really want to try it. Would like to know if I can use spicy brown mustard instead of dry mustard. Am hoping to be able to try this tomorrow. Please let me know if this is possible.

Sheree Ferguson
4 years ago

Could you do cream of mushroom instead?

Tina
4 years ago

I’m using the bone in pork chop and I did what the recipe is called to do. Fry the chop on both sides for 2 to 3 mins. Now question? I fried my chops tonight. And I will put them in the crockpot tomorrow morning. Even if you see a little blood is that okay? Will it still be safe to eat after I add everything to the crockpot and let it cook for a few hours?

play store
7 years ago

I am so thankful that I still have one grandma with us – she’s 93 and feisty as ever! haha These pork chops look delicious!!