Crock Pot Pork Chops-Smothered in Mushroom And Onion Gravy!
My easy Crockpot pork chops are smothered in mushroom and onion gravy! They feature melt-in-your-mouth pork chops and are cooked to tender, juicy perfection!
Pat pork chops (4) with paper towels to remove any moisture. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet until it shimmers. Cook pork chops in a skillet for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once, until brown.
Place the pork in a single layer in the crock pot. Top with sliced onions (1) and mushrooms (16 ounces).
In a small bowl, mix all the other ingredients and evenly pour over pork and vegetables. Cook on low for 6-7 hour or until pork is tender.
Notes
Knowing how to cook pork chops so they are moist and tender can be a little tricky. Pork chops are usually pretty lean, so they cook quickly and are prone to overcooking. You can not bank on specified cook time or color as accurate ways to measure whether pork chops are done. Here are 4 tips for the best results:
Use the LOW setting on the crockpot not the high. The chops will come out juicier and more tender when cooked on low!
Use thick, well-marbled pork chops.
Always use bone-in not boneless.
The best foolproof approach is to use an instant-read meat thermometer, and pork chops need to cook to 145 degrees. No more. If you use bone-in chops they will require longer cooking time than boneless chops.
2. Pork Chops: Use at least 1 3/4 inch thick, well-marbled bone-in pork chops so they stay juicy. Yes, you can use boneless chops if that’s all you can find, but honestly, they won’t be as juicy. You’ll likely need to reduce the overall cooking time. Use an instant-read digital thermometer to make sure you don’t overcook and dry them out. See note above.