Description
Succulent slow cooker pork chops with garlic parmesan sauce bring comfort to dinner tables across kitchens. Creamy, herbaceous sauce and tender meat create a simple yet sophisticated meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Generously coat pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika, establishing a robust flavor profile.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, caramelizing pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden-brown exterior forms.
- Aromatic Foundation: In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, releasing its intense flavor.
- Sauce Creation: Combine chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, whisking until a smooth, velvety sauce develops.
- Slow Cooking Process: Transfer seared pork chops to the slow cooker, completely covering them with the garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Tender Cooking: Slow cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until pork chops reach maximum tenderness and flavor infusion.
- Sauce Refinement: During the final 30 minutes, introduce a cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce and enhance its consistency.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve the succulent pork chops over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- Sear for Flavor Lock: Caramelize pork chops quickly in a hot skillet to seal in juices and develop a rich, golden-brown exterior before slow cooking.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Whisk Parmesan gradually and smoothly to prevent clumping, ensuring a silky sauce without grainy texture.
- Moisture Management: Avoid overcooking by checking internal pork temperature, aiming for 145°F to maintain juiciness and prevent dryness.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Add cornstarch slurry during last 30 minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce, stirring gently to integrate without creating lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg