Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe

Brine the pork chops (optional): Brining both seasons and tenderizes the pork chops. Combine the salt and water in a bowl or pot until the salt dissolves (if you're using warm water, wait until the water cools to room temperature before adding the pork). Place the pork chops in a shallow baking dish and fully submerge with the brining solution. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. After brining, rinse and pat the meat dry.
Combine the seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
Prep the pork chops: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture—this helps them brown better. Season both sides evenly with the prepared seasoning mixture.
Sear for flavor: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork chops and sear for 2–3 minutes per side or until a deep golden crust forms. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
Make the sauce base: While the pork chops are searing, whisk together the chicken broth, white wine, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and Worcestershire sauce directly in the bottom of your slow cooker until well combined.
Add the pork chops: Once seared, transfer the pork chops to the slow cooker, nestling them into the sauce mixture (avoid stacking). Spoon a bit of the liquid over the tops to keep them moist.
Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or until the pork chops are fork-tender. If you’re around, baste the pork chops with the cooking liquid once or twice during cooking to help keep them juicy and flavorful.
Thicken the sauce (if needed): If the sauce is thinner than you'd like at the end of cooking, remove the pork chops and cover them loosely to keep warm. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce, cover, and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, stirring once or twice to prevent clumps, until the sauce has thickened. OR, transfer the sauce and the slurry to a small sauce pot over medium heat. Simmer just until thickened.
Serve: Spoon the thickened sauce over the pork chops and enjoy with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with slivered green onions or chopped parsley if desired.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe

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