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Craving a dinner that’s both delicious and incredibly easy? You’re going to love these Crock Pot Pork Chops. Imagine tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork chops, slow-cooked to perfection, in a creamy savory gravy.
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crock Pot Pork Chops
This isn’t just another crock pot pork chop recipe; it’s a taste of family history. Passed down from our great-grandpa to my mom, and now to you. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a simple, flavorful meal. The pork chops slow cook to perfection in a rich, savory gravy and practically melt in your mouth. And the best part? It is so fast to throw together, yet it tastes like you’ve spent hours making it. It’s the kind of comfort food your family will ask for again and again, and you’ll be happy to oblige!
My mom has fond memories of her college days, when she’d visit my great-grandpa and he’d have these incredible pork chops waiting. His original recipe called for two cans of cream of mushroom soup. Personally, I’ve found that using one can of cream of chicken and one can cream of mushroom adds a brighter dimension to the gravy. But honestly, you can’t go wrong with either option. Remember, no need to add water – use the soup straight from the can.
Ingredients for Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops
With only 4 ingredients and 5-minutes of prep, this pork chops in the crock pot recipe is a lifesaver on hectic days.
- Pork Chops: You can use boneless or bone-in pork chops for this recipe.
- Ranch Seasoning Salad Dressing and Recipe Mix: I prefer the Hidden Valley brand seasoning mix.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: The Campbell’s brand is my go to when making this recipe. When I don’t have it on hand, I make my own cream of chicken soup recipe.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: For a quick and convenient meal, Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom is what I use. When I have more time, and want more mushrooms in the gravy, I make my own cream of mushroom soup recipe.
Gravy Tip:
To cut down on the salt content or to simply reduce the sodium in the gravy for this recipe, use low-sodium cream soups. You can also make your own cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soups and control the amount of salt.
How to Make Tender Crock Pot Pork Chops
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Use a slow cooker liner or spray the inside of the crockpot with baking spray for easier clean up.
- Add Seasoning: Place the pork chops in the Crock Pot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over each pork chop front and back.
- Combine the Soups: In a separate bowl, combine the two cream soups and mix well. I prefer cream of mushroom and cream of chicken, but cream of celery can also be used in the combination. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pork chops. You don’t need to stir it.
- Set the CrockPot: Place the lid on the Crock Pot. I recommend cooking on the low setting for around 6 hours. The pork chops are fully cooked at this point, and the most tender.
Substitutions and Additions
Cream Soup Substitutions. You can adjust the flavors of the gravy according to the type of cream soup you use. Cream of Celery or Cream of Onion can be substituted for either cream soup in the recipe, or you can use two of the same flavor.
Type of Pork Chop. We usually use thin boneless pork chops for this Crockpot pork chops recipe, but you can also use bone-in chops. If you use a thicker chop, make sure to adjust the cooking time.
Frozen Pork Chops. Thaw pork chops before using them in this recipe. According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), frozen foods can take too long to reach a safe internal temperature in a slow cooker. This can result in food borne illnesses – and no one wants that!
Chicken Instead of Pork. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used in place of the pork chops. Serve the chicken breasts whole, or shred the chicken into the gravy and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Seasonings. The packet of ranch dressing mix contains plenty of seasonings, but feel free to add fresh herbs, sautéed onions, minced garlic, garlic powder, or pepper to suit your tastes.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Pork Chops
These slow cooker pork chops with creamy gravy is delicious served over mashed potatoes. You literally don’t have to do anything extra to make the gravy. Once the pork chops are done, you can just use a slotted spoon or tongs to get the pork out of the crockpot and use whatever remains as gravy. My go-to meal is serving the pork chops and gravy with mashed potatoes and a side of steamed vegetables. The creamy gravy is also delicious over rice or egg noodles.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have a few tips for moist, tender pork chops. First, coat the pork chops in the seasonings before placing them in the crockpot. Next, make sure the pork chops are covered with the soup mixture. Lastly, cook them on low until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees. This should take approximately 6-7 hours with most slow cookers.
You do not need to add any water or milk. Do not follow the instructions on the can. You only use the condensed soup.
Yes, chicken can be used instead of pork. The flavor and texture will be a little different (because you are using a completely different kind of meat) but it will still taste great!
Bone-in pork chops work great in this crock pot pork chops recipe. You don’t need to adjust the cooking time or temperature. I find that center cut, bone-in pork chops are a little more moist and tender when used with this recipe.
This recipe can be made without the ranch seasoning. If you don’t like the taste of ranch or don’t have it on hand, I recommend substituting other seasonings. Fresh or dried herbs along with garlic powder and onion powder will add flavor to the slow cooker pork chops.
More Crock Pot Recipes
If you love easy, hands-off meals like these Crock Pot Pork Chops, be sure to check out some of our other favorite crock pot recipes. From classic Slow Cooker Roast to comforting Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, these recipes make family dinners a breeze. Let your crockpot do the work!
Crock Pot Pork Chops
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Ingredients
- 8 pork chops thinly sliced
- 1 envelope Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork chops in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing powder evenly over the pork chops (front and back).
- Combine soups in a bowl and stir. Pour evenly over pork chops. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours (or high heat for about 3-4 hours).
- Remove pork chops and use the gravy to pour over a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
Tips for this recipe:
- Condensed cream of celery soup can be substituted for cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup.
- For best results, cook the pork chops on low. The pork chops tend to dry out a little more when cooked on high.
- If you need to make this recipe faster, try our Instant Pot Pork Chops recipe.
Nutrition Information
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dont have any creamed soups what can i do insted
We have a recipe to make the canned cream of chicken soup from scratch: https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/condensed-cream-of-chicken-substitute/
My family loves it!!!
What can I substitute for the Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix?
I was thinking maybe Liptons Onion Soup Mix. Other suggestions?
I haven’t tried that but that should work.
My family and friends love this recipe! It’s simple to make and I get lots of compliments every time I make it!
Thanks, so glad you all like it!
Used breakfast chops the first time. Fall off the bone is correct. This time using center cut bone in. Love the ease of this recipe. It is now my go to recipe for chops. Wife loves these, and she’s a tough sell.
Glad it was a hit!
Was it too salty?
The pork chops definitely did fall apart. I would say, however, the flavor was not very good. It tastes like canned soup, respectfully, canned soup is what I used, as per the recipe. So, the texture was incredible, yet, the flavor was sub par. Perhaps I will adventure to seek other flavors with this recipe, but as it is, not my favorite way to cook pork chops. If you are not adverse to canned soup flavors, the recipe does mention and teach how to use your own soup. I will aspire to try that next time, as the texture of these pork chops were amazing. This is an excellent quick recipe that anyone who is not picky, like myself, would surely enjoy. Give it a try, for sure, and see for yourself. It isn’t always easy to get, pork chops to gain the texture that this recipe did, in the crock pot. My one regret is using pre-made soups. Otherwise, this is the go-to method for making tender and delicious pork chops in the crock pot!!
Can I sear the pork chops before putting them in the crockpot?
Yes, of course! Thanks for asking!
Just put mine in the Crock. No need to add water?
No need to add water! I hope you enjoyed the pork chops!
Instead of dry Ranch seasoning can I use bottled Ranch? I need to use some up. Thanks!
It will add too much liquid to the mix to use bottled Ranch without decreasing the liquid in other ingredients, which will change the taste and consistency of the recipe. I wouldn’t recommend it. Thank you for asking!
This was delicious!!! I was looking for a crock pot pork chop recipe, and I am so glad this is the one I went with. The mixtures of the soups and the ranch seasoning created a delicious and super tender pork chop meal! You have three “Yays” from my family! I think I will try it with chicken too, but I will definintely be making it with chops again soon! Thank you!
Thanks for your nice comment! I am so glad you went with this recipe too 🙂 I hope you will come back for more! We have also done this with chicken and it turns out great, especially if you slice the chicken thin or use chicken tenderloins. I don’t know why but when I do it with chicken the sauce seems a little too thick so I will often add a little chicken broth to thin it out. Thanks again!
I’ve made this recipe for probably 30 years. One thing I add, couple thick cut potatoes & slices of onion to the bottom of the pot. My husband loves it.
That is a great idea. Thank you for sharing!
Was very easy and came out great. Cooked on low for 8 hours and was perfect sauce and the meat was very moist. My wife thought a bit more seasoning but I thought it was good. Served over white rice. This is a keeper recipe.
Thank you, Ed! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Can you add baby carrots?
Yes, of course! If you don’t like them too soft you can add them half way through the cooking time. Thanks for asking!
This has been one of my favorite pork recipes ever since I ran across it. However, instead of chops, I do it with about a 2.5-3.0 lb pork roast. There is much that can be done with the leftovers. I cut the meat into bite size pieces and mix in some cooked pasta and veggies of choice (with the leftover gravy, of course).
Good to know! Thank you for sharing this. Serving leftovers with pasta and veggies sounds delicious!
Do you think I can mix the ranch dressing with the soup? Instead of coating the pork chops first? And then pour everything over the chops. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Absolutely delicious and tender. We used 2 cans of cream of chicken soup with 1/2 cup chicken broth. Served with mashed potatoes and peas. The gravy was so good. This I a real winner!
I’m so happy you like this recipe as much as we do! Thank you!
Can I use frozen pork chops.
Sure! Just add some more time. The gravy might be a little runny because of the frozen pork chops but you can thicken the gravy on the stove top if you need to. Just bring it to a simmer in a saucepan and then add a little cornstarch/milk mixture a little at a time until thickened. Hope this helps!
Excellent !* & so easy. 🌹
These are the only pork chops cooked in the crockpot that everyone loves! The first time I made them I only had Golden Mushroom soup…mushroom soup I use! I Pork chops come out juicy and flavorful.
My husband and I loved how delicious and easy this recipe is! The pork chops are fork tender and flavorful! The gravy is the best part. It is so thick and creamy and the flavor is so savory! I used the thinner boneless pork chops. I served them with mashed potatoes and a veggie. Next time, I will serve it with rice or noodles.
Either way, this dish is a winner!
Absolutely Wonderful!!!