Name: Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops (Tender, Juicy & Comfort Food Classic)
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1″ thick); Salt & black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp olive oil or butter; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional, for extra richness); 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp smoked paprika; Optional: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Ingredients

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4 bone-in pork chops (about 1” thick)
Salt & black pepper to taste
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional, for extra richness)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
Optional: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

Season & dredge: Pat pork chops dry. Season generously with salt and pepper. Lightly coat both sides with flour.
Sear (optional but recommended): In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Sear chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to slow cooker.
Sauté onions: In same skillet, add onions; cook 5–6 minutes until soft and caramelized. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
Deglaze & build gravy: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in Worcestershire, thyme, and smoked paprika. Simmer 2 minutes.
Assemble: Pour onion mixture over pork chops in slow cooker. Add rosemary sprigs if using.
Cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
  Until pork is fork-tender (internal temp: 145°F / 63°C).
Finish (optional): Remove chops. Stir cream or Dijon into gravy; simmer 2–3 minutes on HIGH. Return chops to coat.
Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

💡 Pro Tip: For thicker gravy, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water; stir into slow cooker during last 30 minutes on HIGH.

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