Description
Creamy ranch slow-cooker pork chops blend hearty Midwestern comfort with easy preparation. Savory seasonings and rich cream sauce make this dish a crowd-pleasing meal that welcomes hungry diners to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz / 28 g)
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz / 298 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Arrange pork chops in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring even spacing for optimal cooking and sauce distribution.
- Sauce Creation: Blend ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper into a silky, homogeneous mixture, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Coating: Pour the ranch-infused sauce over the pork chops, thoroughly coating each piece to guarantee deep flavor infusion and moisture retention.
- Cooking Process: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing the meat to become exceptionally tender and easily shredded with minimal effort.
- Plating: Carefully remove pork chops from the cooking liquid, maintaining their delicate structure, and whisk the remaining sauce to create a rich, uniform consistency.
- Serving: Place pork chops on serving plates, generously drizzle with the velvety sauce, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives to add a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Accompaniment: Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables to complete the meal with complementary textures and flavors.
Notes
- Optimize Pork Chop Placement: Ensure single-layer arrangement in slow cooker for uniform heat distribution and consistent sauce coverage.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumps, creating a smooth, creamy sauce that coats meat evenly.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Low heat for 6-7 hours yields more tender meat compared to high heat setting, allowing deeper flavor infusion.
- Prevent Meat Dryness: Check internal temperature around 145°F and avoid overcooking to maintain juicy, succulent pork chops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg