Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix
These crockpot pork chops with onion soup mix cook in a savory onion gravy that makes its own sauce. The dry soup packet seasons the pork and the cream of mushroom soup turns the juices into something you want to spoon over rice.
Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes6
hoursPork chops simmer in cream of mushroom soup and dry onion soup mix until tender. The pot makes a creamy gravy with no extra work.
Ingredients
6 bone-in pork chops, about 3/4 inch thick
1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
8 oz sliced white mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
cooked egg noodles or rice, for serving
Directions
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Spread the sliced onion and mushrooms across the bottom.
- Season both sides of each pork chop with black pepper and lay the chops over the vegetables in a single layer, overlapping slightly if you must.
- Whisk the cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, Worcestershire, garlic and about two thirds of the onion soup mix in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the pork chops and sprinkle the remaining soup mix on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours.
- Check that the pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F and the meat is tender near the bone.
- Move the chops to a plate and tent with foil.
- Stir the sour cream into the sauce in the pot until smooth. Cook 5 minutes on HIGH with the lid off if you want a thicker gravy.
- Return the chops to the sauce or spoon the gravy over them.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve over noodles or rice.
Notes
- Boneless chops work too, but cut the time to 4 hours on LOW since they dry out faster. For a lighter gravy, use cream of chicken soup with a splash more broth. Leftovers keep 4 days in the fridge and reheat gently in a covered skillet. Serve over egg noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.
Why pork chops and onion soup mix work in a slow cooker
Pork chops are lean, so they are easy to overcook in a skillet or oven. The slow cooker solves that by surrounding them with liquid and keeping the heat gentle. Cooked this way, even a thin chop stays moist, and the meat turns soft enough to cut with a fork.
The dry soup mix is a shortcut with real benefits here. It is packed with dried onion, salt and savory seasoning, so you skip measuring a long list of spices. Mixed with cream of mushroom soup, it makes a gravy in the pot with zero stirring over a hot stove.
What to know about the ingredients
Pork chops: Bone-in chops about 3/4 inch thick stay juicier than thin boneless ones. The bone slows cooking and adds flavor to the sauce. Choose chops of similar size so they all finish together.
Onion soup mix: One 1-ounce packet is enough for six chops. It is salty, so you do not need to add salt to the pot. Check the label if you are watching sodium and look for a reduced-sodium version.
Cream of mushroom soup: This condensed soup is the base of the gravy. It thickens as it heats and carries the seasoning evenly over the meat. Do not add water to it, use broth.
Mushrooms and onions: Sliced mushrooms release juice and add an earthy flavor. The onion melts down into the gravy. Both also lift the chops off the bottom of the pot so they do not scorch.
Sour cream: Stirred in at the end, it makes the sauce silky and cuts the saltiness slightly. Add it off the heat so it does not curdle.
Tips for tender chops and a smooth gravy
Do not skip the thickness check: Chops thinner than half an inch overcook fast. If yours are thin, use the shorter time and test the temperature at 4 hours rather than waiting for 6.
Stir the sauce before serving: The soup can separate slightly as it cooks. A good whisk after you remove the chops brings it back together into a smooth gravy.
Do not cook on HIGH all day: The most common mistake is leaving the chops on HIGH for 6 hours. The outside turns tough and gray. Choose LOW whenever you can, and save HIGH for emergencies.
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Swaps and variations
For a lighter dish, use a reduced-fat soup and a smaller amount of sour cream, or swap the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt stirred in off the heat. For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free cream soup and skip the sour cream. A tablespoon of Dijon mustard in the gravy adds a tangy edge that works well with pork.
One swap that does not work is using fresh onion in place of the soup packet. You lose the seasoning and the gravy turns bland and thin.
What to serve with it
Egg noodles or white rice are the easiest bed for all that gravy. Mashed potatoes work equally well. Steamed green beans or buttered peas add color, and a pan of warm dinner rolls helps clean the plate. Serve the chops family style straight from the crock.
Storing, freezing and reheating
Refrigerate leftover chops with some gravy in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze them in the sauce for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of broth or milk. Microwave only in short bursts at half power, or the meat will turn rubbery.
Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix at a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 6 hours
- Servings: 6 servings
- Ingredients: 12, led by bone-in pork chops, packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix, (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, low-sodium chicken broth
Tips for Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix
Boneless chops work too, but cut the time to 4 hours on LOW since they dry out faster. For a lighter gravy, use cream of chicken soup with a splash more broth. Leftovers keep 4 days in the fridge and reheat gently in a covered skillet. Serve over egg noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.
Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix FAQ
How long does Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix take?
Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix takes 6 hours of cooking after 10 minutes of prep.
How many people does Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix serve?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What do I need to make Crockpot Pork Chops with Onion Soup Mix?
12 ingredients, led by bone-in pork chops, packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix, (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, low-sodium chicken broth. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
