Description
This Crockpot Pork Chops recipe features tender, flavorful pork chops slow-cooked with aromatic herbs and a rich, savory broth. Seared to perfection before slow cooking, these pork chops absorb a delicious blend of Dijon mustard, garlic, and white wine, resulting in a comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops and Seasoning
- 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops (about 3 lbs; bone-in optional but may require longer cooking)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground paprika
Cooking Liquids and Add-ins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white wine
- 14.5 oz low-sodium chicken broth (1 can)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season Pork Chops: Generously season both sides of the pork chops with kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and ground paprika to build foundational flavor.
- Sear Pork Chops: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear each side until nicely browned, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook until they become soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Mustard: Pour in the white wine and low-sodium chicken broth. Stir in the Dijon mustard and the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to help thicken the sauce later.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the seared pork chops in the slow cooker and pour the broth mixture over them, ensuring they’re well covered.
- Add Herbs: Add bay leaves and fresh thyme sprigs for aromatic flavor infusion during slow cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
- Optional Sauce Blending: Once cooking is complete, remove the pork chops and transfer to a plate. Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Use an immersion blender to puree the cooking liquid until smooth and silky.
- Reheat Pork Chops: Return the pork chops to the slow cooker to keep warm in the blended sauce until ready to serve.
Notes
- Bone-in pork chops may require additional cooking time; check tenderness before serving.
- For thicker sauce consistency, blend the broth after cooking as suggested.
- White wine can be substituted with extra chicken broth if preferred.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt content better.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, verify that all ingredients, especially mustard and broth, are certified gluten-free.
