How To Cook Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy
Slow-cooker pork chops and gravy are an easy, budget-friendly meal your family will love. This recipe makes tender pork chops with a rich, creamy gravy (made right in the Crock Pot with cream of chicken soup, onion dip mix, and brown gravy mix). I like to use thick-cut, bone-in pork chops so they stay nice and juicy—and if your gravy is thinner than you want at the end, you can thicken it up quickly with a simple cornstarch slurry. Perfect for any night of the week!
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Prep Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 8 hours | 8 | Beginner + |
DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by the Wisconsin Pork Producers Association. As always, the opinions are honest and are all my own.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops And Gravy Is A Simple Meal To Cook
We love slow cooker pork chops and gravy because they are so simple to make. Just dump everything in the Crock Pot, and dinner is basically done when you walk in the back door.
This one takes me right back to summers in Tennessee on my grandparents’ farm. They always had some kind of pork on the table—sausage, bacon, country ham, pork chops… and it was always the kind of hearty and delicious meal that stuck with you.
That’s why I love making these pork chops this way: thick-cut, bone-in chops hold up best during a long cook, and cooking them low and slow for about 8 hours makes them turn out fork-tender with hardly any effort. And the gravy? The onion dip seasoning mix and brown gravy mix do all the work for flavor, so you end up with that cozy, country-style taste without a bunch of extra steps.
Ingredients For Crock Pot Pork Chops
- Thick pork chops
- Condensed cream of chicken soup
- Onion dip mix
- Pork gravy mix
- Chicken broth
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Black pepper
Full printable recipe card with a complete list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions at the bottom of the post.
An Easy Dinner Recipe To Make With Pork Chops
This meal is a cinch to make. It only took me about five minutes to start dinner, so if you’re in a rush, this is the perfect meal. The pork chops get more tender and flavorful as they cook. I prefer thick-cut chops (about 1 to 1½ inches) so they don’t dry out or get too tough during the long cook time. All you need to do is lay the chops in the bottom of the Crock Pot and pour the gravy mixture over the top so they’re coated—then let them cook low and slow until they’re fall-apart tender. When you’re cooking smothered pork chops in the slow cooker, it’s easy to tell when the meat is done because it falls right off the bone.
When Cooking Other Types Of Pork, How Do You Know When The Meat Is Done?
- Depending on how you’re cooking pork, there’s a tried-and-true way to ensure it’s done. Grab a digital thermometer and make sure the meat reaches a temperature (for fresh cuts) of 145 degrees. Once it reaches an internal temperature of 145 to 160 degrees, which is the optimal temperature range, let the meat rest for three minutes.
- Be sure to test the thickest part of the meat, and don’t allow the thermometer to touch the bone, or you’ll get an incorrect reading.
- Ground pork should get to a temperature of 160 degrees.
Tips
After about 8 hours cooking on the low temperature (especially if you’re using thick, bone-in pork chops), the meat may still look a little pink right up next to the bone—and that can be totally normal with slow-cooked pork.
The easiest way to tell they’re done is to check two things: they should be nice and tender when you poke them with a fork, and a meat thermometer should read at least 145°F in the thickest part (not touching the bone). If they’re not quite there yet, just pop the lid back on and let them cook a little longer.
Step-By-Step Instructions for Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy
Start by adding the cream of chicken soup to a large bowl. You can also do this in the slow cooker to keep from having to do more dishes.
Another great thing about this recipe is its versatility. You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, or your favorite flavor.
Next, add the onion dip mix. I didn’t add any salt to the recipe because onion soup dip usually has some. If you’d like more, you can add it anytime.
Now, add the pork gravy mix to the bowl.
Add the chicken broth to the bowl.
Finally, add the pepper to the bowl and mix everything together.
Place pork chops in the bottom of the slow cooker. (Be sure to spray with some nonstick spray first. It will make clean-up easier).
I used four thick cuts of pork because I have two teenage boys who can eat a lot. With this recipe, we actually had plenty for dinner and some leftovers. You can use bone-in or boneless pork chops for the recipe.
Pour the gravy over the pork chops. If you mix the gravy in the slow cooker, just spoon it over the pork chops so they are covered, and the flavors will seep into the pork chops.
Place the lid on top, set the slow cooker to eight hours or the low setting, and let it cook. The cooking time is long, but the meat is incredibly tender every time. Slow cooking is great for tender pork.
After 7-1/2 hours, add the cornstarch and water to a small bowl and stir together. While the pork chops cook, they release a lot of liquid, so to thicken the gravy a bit, you’ll need to add cornstarch and water.
I used two tablespoons of cornstarch and water, but if you want the gravy even thicker, you’ll need to double it.
Pour the cornstarch into the slow cooker and allow it to cook for about thirty minutes.
Once everything cooks, you can begin to pull the pork off the bone. It will be so tender that it will just fall right off.
You can spoon the bones out of the Crock Pot before serving.
Delicious slow cooker pork chops and gravy taste amazing over rice or mashed potatoes.
How To Store The Leftovers
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you’re ready to eat, reheat the pork chops and gravy over low heat on the stovetop so the chops stay tender. (I usually do the stovetop on low, but the microwave works too—just use a lower power and stir in between.) The gravy will thicken up in the fridge, so add a splash of broth or water as it warms. If you still want it a little thicker, stir in a small cornstarch slurry and let it heat for a minute or two.
Tasty Side Dishes to Go Along With Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Add a side to your Crock Pot meal. Here are a few ideas to soak up that flavorful gravy.
- We love to add the pork chops right on top of mashed potatoes because the two combined make a cozy and comforting meal.
- I love soaking up plenty of that gravy with homemade buttermilk biscuits because you don’t want to leave any of that liquid gold behind!
FAQs
Are Pork Chops Better Cooked Slow or Fast?
Since the chops cook right in that cream of chicken + onion dip mix + gravy mix sauce, low and slow gives you the best texture—tender pork that stays juicy and gravy that turns rich and flavorful. If you cook pork chops fast (like pan-frying or baking), you’ll get a nice sear, but you won’t get that same “cooked-all-day” tenderness or the thick, cozy gravy that makes this one so good.
Why Are My Pork Chops Tough in the Slow Cooker?
Chances are, you cooked them a little too long. Seven to eight hours on low temperature is the longest you will want to cook them.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Gravy
Ingredients
- 4 large thick pork chops
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 ounce packet of onion dip mix
- 0.87 ounce packet of pork gravy mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons corn starch
- 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add the cream of chicken soup, onion dip, pork gravy mix, pepper, and chicken broth to a bowl, or the slow cooker, and mix together.
- Add the pork chops to the slow cooker.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the pork chops.
- Cover with the slow cooker lid and set the cooker on low heat for eight hours.
- In 7-1/2 hours, mix the cornstarch and water. Add to the slow cooker. Replace cover and cook for half an hour more.
- Remove lid, and use a fork to pull apart pork chops. They should easily fall apart. Remove bones and dispose of them.
- Add pork to mashed potatoes or rice and cover with gravy.
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More Pork Chop Recipes
- These crispy pork chops in the air fryer are a quick and tasty way to switch up your weeknight dinner.
- These easy pan fried boneless pork chops come out juicy with a golden sear that’s hard to beat.
- The baked pork chops and gravy combo brings all the cozy, comforting vibes to your dinner table.
I love a home cooked recipe like this one! We love our slow cooker, and I know my kiddos would love this recipe!
It’s a fun recipe and easy. We love our slow cooker, too! Thanks for stopping by!
have you tried this with a pork loin?
Hi Jenny, I haven’t tried it with a longer piece of loin, but it would come out just as tender and amazing. I’ve made a slow cooker pork shoulder recipe (that I will be posting in a month or so), and that was delicious, too!
I have everything to make this and I know it’s going to taste fabulous!
Drooling! We have a long family recipe that we’ve done, but it’s in the oven and sometimes they dry out, love everything about this Julie! Congrats on the feature on Meal Plan Monday!
HI Kathleen, thank you so much! Hope you have a great Saturday!
Congratulations, your awesome post was featured on Full Plate Thursday, 442! Thanks so much for sharing it with us and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Hi Miz Helen! Thank you so much! I sure appreciate it. 🙂
I accidentally poured the whole can of chicken broth in. How much corn starch should I add to thicken the gravy up?
Hi Jen! How many ounces was the can of chicken broth? Did you pour it in when you were preparing to put the meal in the Crock Pot?
I was wondering if I could use the same recipe, but use a pork roast instead of chops? My boyfriend isn’t a fan of pork chops. Thanks!
Hi Kat, Yes, you can use pork roast. And I think you could cook it for the same amount of time. Pork roast will be tender and delish!
Made this tonight, didn’t have any cream of chicken soup so I substituted it with a cup of sour cream and a chicken bouillon cube. So yummy!
Hi Jenna! That sounds great – I will have to try that next time!
Is there a pressure cooker time to use?
Hi Harmony, I don’t have a time for a pressure cooker, but you should be able to check your manual for a time and that should work.
Is the crockpot on high or low?
Hi Sasha,
I always cook on low, because I think it comes out more tender.
Do you have to use pork gravy? Can you use a packet of brown gravy?
Hi Mary, you can use brown gravy instead if you’d like. It will still be just as delicious!
Any idea how long for boneless pork chops?
Hi Tabatha,
If they are think pork chops, you could probably cut off an hour or so. If they are still thick, I would cook them the sake amount of time.
Could sauteed diced onion be used in place of onion dip mix?
You could use that, but the onion dip mix does have some more spices in it, so you might want to add a few more spices for get some of that flavor.
Thanks so much!
You’re welcome!
I’ve made this several times and it is always delicious, but I don’t have a pork gravy packet today. Wondering if I can use a small jar of pork gravy instead and just omit the broth?
Hi Sharon,
Glad to hear it’s delicious! I bet that would work. Let us know how it turns out.
Can I use cream of mushroom soup and beef broth?
Hi Sharon,
Yes, you can use cream of mushroom soup and beef broth. I hope you love the meal!
@Julie Pollitt, how was the pork with the beef broth ? I only have beef broth 😊
The beef broth will work fine with the pork. Hope you love it!
Is the cooker to be on low or high heat?
Sorry about that. It’s supposed to be on low. Hope you love it!
Forgot to take my pork chops out the freezer to thaw, does this recipe work with frozen pork chops?
Yes, you can still use frozen pork chops. But, you need to cook them 30 minutes to one hour longer.
This sounds delicious and can’t wait to try this one but If I want to cook thick boneless chops in my slow cooker on high, how long do you think I should I cook them for? Thank you!
Hi Judi, I would say about four to five hours. Hope you love it!
Love this recipe, I’ve made it twice once for 5 people and ones for 14, Everybody loved it. I’m attempting it tonight with chicken thighs, I hope it works out just as good as the pork chops.
Thanks so much! I bet it will taste great. Come back and let us know!
I used a pork tenderloin because I didn’t have pork chops. I also added potatoes and carrots. This recipe was delicious! one of my husbands favorite meal. Making it again today.
Hi Judy.
That’s so great to hear. Pork tenderloin is always delicious and tender! Thanks for sharing!
@Judy, great idea! I have a pork tenderloin in the refrigerator that I was trying to figure out how I wanted to cook it. Wanted to try something a little different and this sure sounds good
Didn’t have a pork gravy packet so substituted 3/4 T. Beef bullion, 1/8 C. Flour & 1/8 t. Pepper. All other ingredients as recipe has written. Didn’t need to add cornstarch to thicken. Served over egg noodles. Very good. Will make again.
Oh yum! Sounds delicious with those substiutions!
Have been using this recipe for months! My husband isnt terribly fond of pork but Loves this recipe! When the family comes home for Sunday dinner it is definitely a hit!!
That’s great to hear! So glad you all love it.
My company loved it. They took the left overs home. I did double the soup and seasoning
Oh good! Glad to hear it!
I bought a can of cream of bacon soup by mistake (it was in the wrong rack). I didn’t know what to do with it so I tried it in this recipe and it was fantastic. Now I buy cream of bacon soup just for this recipe.
Hi Catherine,
I didn’t even realize there is a cream of bacon. YUM! Thanks for sharing and I am off to find some cream of bacon!
I made this tonight, but I did not have the onion soup and I forgot to add the cornstarch and water at the end, but it is the best gravy with my 3 inch thick pork chops ever!!! I also made mashed potatoes, garlic and butter green beans and homemade rolls to finish off the dinner! It was so good!!!
Sounds like a great meal! So glad you liked it!
I bet lamb chops would work too.
I haven’t tried that, but I bet they would be delicious!
What brand slow cooker are you using? I like the settings on it.
Hi Virginia,
I will link the one I have here. It’s a Hamilton Beach. I like it because of the settings and because it’s easy to clean. The crock part of it is metal and so it’s much lighter. I would break the ceramic ones because they were so heavy when I was cleaning them. The only issue with this one is that is can scratch easy, so don’t use any metal spatulas or anything like that. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QM9LLQC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Awesome dinner. I adjusted for the 2 of us and my husband really liked it. So easy.
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That’s great to hear! Thanks so much!
Oh goodness this recipe is so delicious!! The only thing that I changed was I only used half of the onion dip. Will make it again. Thank you for the recipe can’t wait for the other ones to try.
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So glad you liked it! That’s the nice thing about the onion dip, you can half it and it still tastes great. Thanks for sharing!
thank you for all of your delicious recipes. my grandparents and parents went to heaven a long time ago but when I make these recipes it brings back so many wonderful memories of meals, just like these, that we would have at the end of a long day.
thank you again
Christine
Thank you so much Christine! That is such a compliment because I LOVE that it brings back memories for you!
My husband is picking but we both enjoyed this recipe #blessyourlittleheart
I am so glad you both enjoyed it! Thank you!!
This post is so timely for me, since my father-in-law asked me how to do pork chops in the slow cooker. I did a search, and your photo looked totally delicious. The directions were easy enough to guarantee success. My experience with your recipes assured me that it would come out to be a winner. #blessyourheart
Thank you so much for the sweet review! I sure appreciate it and I am so glad that you all loved it!
This was great! The pork chops just came apart. My family gave it a 10 rating! I made it as written and served it over rice. Will make this again for sure! #blessyourheart
So glad to hear this, Lorraine! Thanks for sharing!
For the pork chops and gravy, I used boneless pork chops, So, all I had to do at the end, was cut up the meat, But by the time the chops and gravy were done cooking, in the slow cooker, the gravy was gone, Except as a taste, in some of the meat, I served it on mashed potatoes, for my dinner, The first serving tasted, salty, So, maybe next time, I’ll reduce the salt, Not sure if it was from the meat, or the mashed potatoes, though. It was good, but dry, though! #blessyourheart
Hi John,
Glad to hear you liked it! Sometimes the meat will soak up a little bit of that gravy.
I made the slow cooker pork chops and gravy and it was very tasty. I served it with mashed potatoes and green peas. We really enjoyed it. #BLESSYOURHEART
So glad that you liked it! I love it with mashed potatoes, too!
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This recipe with pork and gravy was so easy! Prepare and put it in the slow cooker. So simple, but yet so tender and delicious!!!
Julie, thanks for sharing this recipe.
Lee
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Thank you so much, Lee! I am so glad you liked it!
I really love crock pot recipes and this one looked so good I knew my family would love it, and they did. It is a keeper and will be in my rotation of dinners in the future. #Blessyourheart
I am so glad you liked this one!
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#blessyourheart This was amazing. Everyone loved it!
Thank you so much, PammieSue!
I made this yesterday. Put it in my crockpot and went to the ball fields. Came home and it was ready for our dinner. Everything was flavorful and so good. Definitely will make this again. #blessyourheart
So glad to hear you liked it! I love those recipes that make life easier!
great recipe! very good and nice! #blessyourheart
Thanks so much, Peggy!
This was such a tasty recipe! Thanks so much for bringing it to our attention. I will make it again and again! #Blessyourheart
You’re welcome! So glad you liked it!
Made this yesterday-a new favorite!!!#blessyourheart
I am so glad you loved it!
Tried this recipe & loved it. I like that it’s all in the crackpot, simple, easy & very tender & tasty.! #blessyourheart
So great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
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this a great recipe for pork or beef. Great for beginners.
Definitely! So glad you liked it!
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I made this tonight with rice and it’s delicious.
Rice is a great addition! So glad you liked it!
We loved this! It was so easy to make and my husband and kids loved it! I could eat that gravy all day. #BLESSYOURHEART
That gravy is delish! So glad you all loved it!
I enjoyed how easy this recipe came together! I used boneless pork chops, they worked out great in the recipe ! This will definitely be made again !
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I am so glad you liked it!
I love your recipes.
Thank you so much, Brenda! I sure appreciate it. 🙂