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Tender Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy

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A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender pork chops smothered in a rich mushroom gravy, perfect for easy and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 thick-cut pork chops (1 to 1 ½ inches thick), bone-in or boneless
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend/cornstarch for gluten-free option)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth or low-sodium stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl or plate, then dredge each pork chop, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the seared pork chops to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Add sliced mushrooms and onions. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and mushrooms start to brown. Add minced garlic in the last minute and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the mushroom-onion mixture and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Slowly pour in 2 cups beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Pour the mushroom gravy mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker. Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until pork chops are tender and gravy is thick.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream or half-and-half if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve pork chops smothered with mushroom gravy alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.

Notes

Searing pork chops before slow cooking locks in juices and adds flavor. Use thick-cut pork chops (1 to 1 ½ inches) to prevent drying out. If gravy is too thin after cooking, thicken with a cornstarch slurry. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend or cornstarch. For dairy-free, use coconut milk or plant-based cream and substitute butter with olive oil or dairy-free margarine.

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