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Savory Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Gravy: Easy Best Recipe

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These savory crockpot pork chops with onion gravy are incredibly tender, swimming in a deeply caramelized, silky gravy that tastes like it simmered for hours. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let them sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  2. Slice the onions thinly, about 1/4-inch thick, pole to pole.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the sliced onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the dried thyme and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Transfer the onion mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Nestle the seared pork chops into the onions and gravy, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
  8. Carefully remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and transfer to a serving platter. Cover loosely with foil. Discard the bay leaf.
  9. Make the cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch and cold water together until smooth. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and pour in the slurry, stirring gently. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon the gravy over the pork chops and serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t skip the sear—it creates deep flavor. Bone-in chops are more forgiving. Start checking doneness at 6 hours on LOW. For thicker gravy, remove lid during last 30 minutes of cooking.

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