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Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor without relying on canned soups or processed ingredients. Fresh onions, garlic, ranch seasoning, and herbs come together in a simple method that delivers the tastiest results every time. Serve these savory pork chops over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, and be sure to spoon the irresistible jus over the top.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 282kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops ¾-1 inch thick
  • 1 medium onion sliced into thick rings
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred)
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried chives

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, parsley, and chives, then set aside in fridge until later
  • Place onion slices in bottom of slow cooker
  • Lay pork chops on top of onion slices
  • Sprinkle ranch seasoning and salt evenly over pork
  • Pour chicken broth around edges of slow cooker, not directly on top of pork chops (to keep seasoning in place)
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours (for best texture) or on high for 2-3 hours
  • In the last 5-10 minutes, dot tops of pork chops with ranch herb butter, so it melts into a silky, flavorful jus to spoon over pork
  • Stir onions into jus, then spoon it over pork chops when ready to serve.

Notes

  • Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop with a little extra broth or in the microwave using short intervals.
  • Cook on low heat to prevent dryness and ensure tender texture; avoid using high heat when possible.
  • Finish the pork chops by adding the ranch herb butter during the last few minutes so that it melts smoothly into the sauce.
  • Pork is fully cooked at 145 ℉ and will have a very tender texture.
  • Let the pork chops rest briefly before serving or slicing so the juices can redistribute.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg