Easy Pork Chops in the Slow Cooker
If pork chops make you nervous, you’re not alone. No one wants to risk undercooking pork, but no one likes a dry, overcooked hockey puck either. Enter: the slow cooker. This relatively hands-off method guarantees tender, juicy pork chops every time with minimal effort.
This easy pork chop dinner is the ultimate comfort food. It’s pork and potatoes smothered in a creamy sauce, just what we crave during the colder months!
Our Favorite Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops
I’ve always been hesitant with pork chops, but I wanted an easy slow cooker meal that didn’t require a million ingredients. I found a great recipe online and made a few tweaks to make it even better for our tastes. This dinner has become a staple in my home—my husband, who usually only eats breaded pork chops, fried, or cheese-covered meals, actually loves it. That’s a win.
I love to serve it with mashed potatoes. The sauce it makes is like the most delicious gravy on the mashed potatoes. It’s easy to tweak, too. I sometimes use one can of cream of mushroom and one can of cream of chicken, and that makes probably our favorite flavor!
What you’ll love about this recipe:
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Just simple ingredients
Directions
Add the Pork Chops
Place the pork chops in the slow cooker. No need to sear—this is a true dump-and-go recipe.
Add the Other Ingredients
Mix the cream soups, ranch seasoning, and water or milk until smooth. Stir it so the pork chops are covered in slow cooker.
Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The longer, the better—extra time makes them melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Similar Recipes
If you’re a fan of easy and flavorful pork recipes, be sure to check out Easy Sheet Pan Pork Chops for a no-fuss oven option or Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin for a sweet and savory twist on pork.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Soup Options: Experiment with other cream soups to adjust the flavor.
- Thicker Sauce: Swap water for milk or heavy cream.
- Meat Choices: Works great with chicken, too.
Tools you’ll need
Here are some kitchen tools you’ll need for this recipe.
Storage
Store any leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. This is actually really good as leftovers, so we enjoy having them the next day!
Tips & Tricks
- Use thick pork chops for the best texture.
- Let them cook longer for ultra-tender results.
- Spoon the sauce over mashed potatoes or rice—it’s too good to waste.
Recipe Notes & FAQ
Can I use bone-in pork chops?
No, I would not recommend this. The extended slow cooking time seems to cause bone fragments. Not worth the risk!
Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely! It reheats well, so it’s great for meal prep.
Can I add veggies?
Yes! Toss in carrots or potatoes for a complete meal.
Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 4 pork chops I used 3 super thick ones
- 2 tbsp Ranch dressing mix 1 packet
- 21 oz Cream of Mushroom soup & 1/2 can of water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your slow cooker and stir.4 pork chops, 2 tbsp Ranch dressing mix, 21 oz Cream of Mushroom soup
- Cook on low for 5-7 hours. I cooked mine for about 5 and pork chops were still intact. My friend cooked hers for over 7 hours and was able to cut them with a fork.
Nutrition
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I’ve been using the slowcooker a lot, but I haven’t tried pork chops yet. This looks great! I’ll have to give it a go.
I am such a fan of using my crockpot! It makes supper easy and delicious! These pork chops sound good!!!
This looks so delicious! I pinned it and will be trying this later on. Thank you for sharing!
I have never made pork chops in the slow cooker before. But I will be now… I think this week
Boneless chops or bone in? Does cooking time make a difference for either?
I used boneless. My friend used bone-in. She cooked hers for over 7 hours. Sorry, should have mentioned that. I plan to try doing this with bone-in next time.
I’m not sure I’ve ever done pork chops in my slow cooker. I really need to try this. Looks delicious!
wow. These look very decadent. Interesting idea.
These were really good! Even my picky 5 year old son ate them! Thanks for posting!
Oh awesome! So glad to hear it!!! I made them again and cooked them a lot longer. They were falling apart and SO DARN GOOD that way, too!!
I cook pork alot in the crock pot – I am going to try this it looks delicious!
I too, have a fear of under cooked pork! I have got to check out the slow cooker recipes with 4 ingredients or less! That seems just about perfect for me! Looks really good by the way!
I’ve never had ranch pork chops before but they look really good. I’d love to try these. Love slow cooker recipes, nothing better than coming home to a meal that is already made!
This recipe looks so good and simple to make. I almost picked up some pork chops at the store yesterday and didn’t. Now I have to go back and pick up some pork chops so I can make this recipe.
This recipe looks so good and simple to make. I almost picked up some pork chops at the store yesterday and didn’t. Now I have to go back and pick up some pork chops so I can make this recipe.
This sounds yummy. I am all for slow cooker cooking when I have long days at work.
This sounds yummy. I am all for slow cooker cooking when I have long days at work.