Description
Juicy and tender, pork chops made in the slow cooker with the classic Mississippi flavoring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 boneless pork chops
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8–10 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Place the pork chops in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the pork chops.
- Place the unsalted butter on top of the pork chops.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers to the slow cooker, distributing them evenly around the pork chops.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Serve the Crock-Pot Mississippi Pork Chops hot, garnished with the pepperoncini peppers. Spoon some of the flavorful gravy from the slow cooker over the top.
Notes
Slow Cooker Pork Chops Tips:
- Cooking Time: Be careful not to overcook the pork chops as they can become dry due to their lower fat content compared to other cuts of pork. This recipe calls for a shorter cooking time in the slow cooker.
- Adding Heat: For those who prefer a spicier dish, you can add ¼ to ½ cup of pepperoncini juice for an extra kick.
- Searing (Optional): Searing the pork chops before slow cooking adds color and flavor. If you choose to skip searing, you can also omit the olive oil from the recipe.
- Making Gravy:
- Remove the pork chops from the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water.
- Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and whisk.
- Return the pork chops to the slow cooker, cover, and set to high until the sauce thickens into a gravy.
- Cooking Setting: Avoid cooking on high heat to prevent the pork from drying out. The only exception is when making the gravy.
- Reheating Leftovers: To reheat, remove the meat from the bone and warm it either in the slow cooker with the gravy or in a pot on the stove. The stove method is quicker.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
These tips ensure that your slow cooker pork chops will be a hit, staying juicy and delicious. Remember, the key is to monitor the cooking time closely and consider adding personal touches like searing or spicing up the dish to your taste.
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 348kcal
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 452mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g