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Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Creamy Herb Sauce
What is it about pork chops that can make a family goes nuts for dinner time? These juicy delicious chops are made with a creamy herb sauce right in the slow cooker for a meal that will have everyone scrambling to get to the table first!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 4 hours hours
Total Time 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Calories 582 kcal
2 pounds bone-in pork loin chops 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 small yellow onion diced (or about 1/4 cup) 2-3 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder 1/8 or up to 1/4 teaspoon pepper, depending on taste 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried basil
Sprinkle each side of pork chops with thyme, salt, pepper and mustard
In large skillet over medium high heat melt butter with olive oil
Add onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes
Move onions and garlic to side of pan and add seasoned pork chops
Saute for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned
Transfer contents of pan to slow cooker
Add chicken broth
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
Remove pork chops and cover to keep warm
Add cream to slow cooker and whisk
To thicken sauce pour into small saucepan and whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency
Add additional salt and pepper to taste
Pour over pork chops and garnish with freeze dried herbs
can also use fresh herbs if desired
be sure not to overcook pork when browning
be sure to use bone-in chops
leftovers will keep up to 3 days in fridge
Calories: 582 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 50 g | Fat: 38 g | Saturated Fat: 18 g | Cholesterol: 220 mg | Sodium: 765 mg | Potassium: 969 mg | Vitamin A: 745 IU | Vitamin C: 7.9 mg | Calcium: 61 mg | Iron: 1.6 mg