Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Gravy

Description:

Tender, fall-apart pork chops slow-cooked in a rich, savory gravy made with onions, garlic, and seasonings. This comforting one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 4 boneless pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for browning)

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 packet (0.87 oz) pork or brown gravy mix

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Season pork chops:
   Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

2. Optional sear:
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 1–2 minutes per side for extra flavor (optional but recommended).

3. Layer slow cooker:
   Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with pork chops.

4. Make gravy base:
   Whisk chicken broth, gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Pour over pork chops.

5. Cook:
   Cover and cook on:

   • LOW: 6–7 hours

   • HIGH: 3–4 hours
     Until pork is fork-tender.

6. Thicken gravy (optional):
   Stir cornstarch slurry into gravy. Cover and cook on HIGH 10–15 minutes until thickened.

7. Serve:
   Spoon gravy over pork chops and serve hot.

⭐ Recipe Notes:

• Bone-in chops stay juicier but boneless work great too.

• Browning adds depth but can be skipped.

• Gravy thickens more as it cools.

💡 Tips:

• Use pork chops at least ¾-inch thick to avoid dryness.

• Add mushrooms for extra flavor.

• Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or cauliflower mash.

• Double gravy if serving with starches.

🥗 WW (Weight Watchers) Points (Per Serving):

• WW Blue/Green: ~5–6 points

• WW Purple: ~4–5 points

👉 Lower Points Tip: Use lean pork loin chops, fat-free gravy mix, and skip oil — reduces to 3–4 points per serving.

🥔 Serving Ideas:

• Mashed potatoes or rice

• Steamed green beans or broccoli

• Biscuits or dinner rolls