Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops - Savory and Tender

These slow cooker smothered pork chops are a delicious and comforting meal. The pork chops are cooked to perfection in a savory gravy, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. This easy recipe requires minimal prep work and the slow cooker does all the work for you. Serve the smothered pork chops with mashed potatoes or rice for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to the slow cooker.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is softened.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and add the bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
5. Pour the onion mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the pork chops are tender.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes or until the gravy has thickened.
8. Remove the bay leaf from the slow cooker.
9. Serve the smothered pork chops with the gravy spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
10. Enjoy!

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