Crock Pot Pork Chops with French Onion Gravy

Easy, flavorful and fall-apart-tender, you have to try this recipe for Crock Pot Pork Chops! They’re seasoned with French Onion Mix, caramelized onions and Worcestershire sauce. And served with a delicious gravy, made right in the slow cooker!

This easy family-favorite recipe is a must-make! You’ll love it with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or Cast Iron Skillet Rustic Potatoes!

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If I left the meal planning up to Kurt, we’d be eating this French Onion Pot Roast every night. And it’s not just Kurt, my parents are totally obsessed with this recipe too! Well, I decided that pot roast shouldn’t be the only meat swimming in delicious french onion goodness, so I created the most flavorful pork chops ever!!

With the same idea in mind as the pot roast, I used french onion seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and fresh thyme to flavor the pork chops. I slow cooked them in beef broth for a deep, rich flavor.

The result? Well, Kurt said that I should put these pork chops into the regular menu rotation, right up there with the pot roast, so I consider that a win!

I’m seriously so excited for you all to try this recipe. It’s not dry and boring, like pork chop recipes can be, actually quite the opposite, this pork chop recipe is juicy, flavorful and fork-tender!

Ingredients you’ll need

• Lucerne®️ Unsalted Butter
• Onion – I used a yellow onion for this recipe, but white or red would also work.
• O Organics®️ Whole Peeled Garlic
• French Onion Mix – This seasoning mix of onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper gives the pork chops so much flavor. I used my homemade seasoning mix for this recipe, but you can also purchase pre-made French Onion Soup Mix at your local Vons. For this recipe, you’ll need two tablespoons French onion mix, which is equal to a one ounce package of mix at the grocery store.
• Pork chops – for this recipe I used bone-in pork loin chops. I do recommend using bone-in pork chops whenever possible, as they’re more flavorful. For the thickness of the pork chop, I recommend at least 1/2 inch thickness. The thicker the pork chop, the more flavor, so don’t ever worry about them being too thick! In the slow cooker, they will cook in the same time, no matter the thickness of the chop. If you can’t find bone-in pork chops, boneless pork chops can still be used to make this recipe.
• Signature SELECT™️ Beef Broth – I like beef broth for a more rich, hearty flavor, but you can also use chicken broth for a lighter flavor, if you prefer.
• Signature SELECT Worcestershire Sauce
• Fresh Thyme
• Signature SELECT Cornstarch

Step by step instructions

Seriously, these are not just the best pork chops I’ve ever made in a slow cooker, these are some of the best pork chops I’ve ever had in my life! The flavor, the texture, all so good and so easy to make. Just follow these 5 simple steps to pork chop perfection!

1. Cook the onions and garlic. We want to start this recipe by giving the onions a quick caramelization on the stove. This will bring out the sweet flavor of the onion and give them a great texture.
   • To do this, simply cook thinly sliced onions in butter on the stove over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Add some minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, then transfer the onions and garlic to a large slow cooker.
2. Sear the pork chops. Searing meat prior to adding it to a slow cooker caramelizes the outside of the meat for a richer, more flavorful finished product.
   • For this recipe, we’ll first rub the pork chops with the French Onion mix, then add the pork chops to the hot skillet on the stove where we just cooked the onions. After a quick 2 minute sear on each side, we’ll add them to the slow cooker with the onions.
3. Add the liquid and seasoning to the slow cooker. For perfectly juicy, flavorful pork chops, we’re now going to pour beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and fresh thyme into the slow cooker. The pork will not only cook in this liquid, but it will also become the base for our gravy later.
4. Slow cook the pork chops. Cover and cook the pork chops on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.
5. Prepare the gravy. Using the liquid that the pork chops have cooked in, we’re going to make our gravy right in the slow cooker!
   • Start by removing the cooked pork chops from the slow cooker. Set them on a plate or cutting board and cover them tightly with foil.
   • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water into a slurry.
   • Add the slurry mixture to the liquid in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
   • If the slow cooker is not already set on high, turn the slow cooker to high and allow the gravy to cook together for 5 minutes.
   • Remove the lid and place the pork chops back in the slow cooker with the gravy until ready to serve.

What to serve with them

There’s nothing better than serving a tender, juicy pork chop on top of perfectly creamy mashed potatoes with flavorful french onion gravy drizzled over the entire dish. It’s seriously magical, people!

But there’s actually more than one way to serve these magically delicious slow cooker pork chops. They’re great with all kinds of side dishes, like rice, noodles or vegetables. Try it a few different ways, then pick your favorite! Here are some ideas to get you started:

• White Rice
• Brown Rice
• Roasted Potatoes
• Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Baked Potatoes or Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Egg Noodles
• Roasted Broccolini
• Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower – for a low carb side!
• Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Frequently asked questions

• Can you put raw pork in a slow cooker? Yes, you can put the pork chops in the slow cooker raw. I do recommend taking the time to sear them to get that yummy caramelization on the outside. But if you’re pressed for time, you can skip this step and add the raw pork chops right into the crock pot.
• How do you keep pork chops from drying out in a crockpot? The answer to this question is three-fold, use a bone-in pork chop, make sure the chops are cooking in plenty of liquid and do not overcook the pork chops. The bone in a pork chop acts as protection from overcooking the chop, which is why I recommend using bone-in pork chops whenever possible. Cooking the pork chops in the beef broth provides plenty of liquid to keep them from drying out. And finally, cooking them low and slow in a slow cooker will prevent the pork chops from drying out.
• What temperature should pork chops be cooked to? The USDA recommends pork chops be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F.
• Can you cook frozen pork chops in a crock pot? No, you should not add frozen pork chops directly to the slow cooker. Instead, thaw the pork chops in the refrigerator 1-2 days before preparing the meal, or use the defrost setting on your microwave to thaw the pork chops. Why take this extra step? From the USDA directly, “Always thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Frozen pieces will take longer to reach a safe internal temperature and could possibly result in foodborne illness. Frozen or partially frozen foods can also cool everything else in the slow cooker.” Let’s just not take the risk and agree to thaw our pork chops first!
• Could you use a different seasoning in place of the French Onion mix? Absolutely, for a more neutral pork chop, try seasoning it with steak seasoning. Or to make ranch pork chops, season the pork chops with ranch seasoning mix.

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In San Diego, I found everything I needed to make this recipe at my local Vons. But you can find O Organics and Signature SELECT Products at any of the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Shaw’s Supermarket, Star Market and Tom Thumb.

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More crock pot recipes to try

Don’t miss these other scrumptious slow cooker recipes!

• Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
• Crock Pot Creamed Corn
• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
• Slow Cooker Tri Tip French Dip
• Crock Pot Chicken Nachos

And if you’re looking for another delicious pork chop recipe, don’t miss my Pork Chop Marinade, perfect for grilling pork chops in the summer months!

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