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Easy Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Gravy

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Tender, fall-apart pork chops in a rich, savory onion gravy made entirely in the slow cooker. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of each pork chop.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown (optional but recommended).
  3. Place half of the sliced onions in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with half of the minced garlic.
  4. Place the browned (or raw) pork chops on top of the onions in a single layer. Scatter remaining onions and garlic over the top.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Pour around the edges of the pork. Tuck fresh thyme sprigs between chops if using.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until pork is fork-tender.
  7. Carefully transfer pork chops to a plate and tent with foil. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Turn slow cooker to HIGH, pour in slurry, and stir. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gravy thickens.
  8. Stir in butter until melted. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove thyme sprigs.
  9. Return pork chops to slow cooker to warm through, or serve individually with gravy spooned over the top.

Notes

For thicker gravy, use an extra tablespoon of cornstarch. For a dairy-free version, omit the butter. For a lower-carb version, skip the cornstarch slurry and let the gravy thicken naturally by cooking uncovered for the last 30 minutes. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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