Description
Tender bone-in pork chops slow cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, and a flavorful French onion gravy made from beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh thyme. This comforting Crock Pot recipe delivers juicy pork chops infused with savory flavors, finished with a rich homemade gravy and garnished with fresh parsley for an elevated meal.
Ingredients
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For the Pork Chops and Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups thinly sliced onions (approximately 1 large onion)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons French onion mix
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Add butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the thinly sliced onions and cook for 10 minutes until caramelized and soft.
- Saute Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet with onions and saute for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the caramelized onions and garlic into the slow cooker.
- Prepare Pork Chops: Rub the French onion mix evenly on both sides of the pork chops for seasoning.
- Sear Pork Chops: In the same skillet used for onions, sear the pork chops for 2 minutes on each side to brown and lock in juices.
- Place Pork in Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared pork chops into the slow cooker on top of the onion mixture.
- Add Liquids and Herbs: Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the pork chops, and add fresh thyme sprigs for aromatic flavor.
- Slow Cook: Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours, until pork chops are tender and cooked through.
- Remove Thyme: After cooking, discard the thyme sprigs from the slow cooker.
- Rest Pork Chops: Remove pork chops and place them on a plate or cutting board; cover tightly with foil to keep warm.
- Prepare Gravy: Set the slow cooker to high if not already. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Thicken Gravy: Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker liquid. Cover and cook for 5 minutes to thicken the French onion gravy.
- Serve: Serve pork chops topped with the hot French onion gravy, or return pork chops to the slow cooker with gravy to keep warm until serving.
- Garnish: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the pork chops just before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- For best flavor, use bone-in pork chops to keep meat juicy and tender during slow cooking.
- French onion mix can be found in the spice section of most grocery stores or substituted with a blend of onion flakes, beef bouillon granules, and herbs.
- To speed up the cooking, you can cook on high for 3-4 hours instead of low for 7-8 hours.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, add a little more cornstarch slurry and cook for additional time.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently to maintain moisture.
