Description
Succulent 3-ingredient slow cooker pork chops deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. Home cooks appreciate this simple midweek meal that promises tender results without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (washed and dried)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom soup)
- 1 pack ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Preparation: Cleanse pork chops under cold water, thoroughly dry with paper towels. Arrange chops in a single layer across slow cooker base.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour cream of chicken soup evenly over pork chops, ensuring complete coverage. Fill empty soup can with water and gently add to slow cooker, creating a moisture-rich environment.
- Seasoning Infusion: Sprinkle ranch dressing mix uniformly across pork chops and liquid, distributing seasonings for maximum flavor penetration.
- Cooking Process: Secure slow cooker lid and set temperature to low. Allow pork chops to simmer undisturbed for 6 hours, transforming meat into a tender, succulent dish. During this time, flavors will meld and intensify, creating a rich culinary experience.
- Serving: Carefully extract pork chops using tongs, transferring to serving platter. The meat should effortlessly separate, indicating perfect doneness and optimal cooking technique.
Notes
- Moisture Control: Pat pork chops completely dry to prevent watery texture and ensure better seasoning absorption.
- Even Cooking: Arrange chops in a single layer for consistent heat distribution and uniform tenderness.
- Liquid Measurement: Use the empty soup can as a precise measuring tool for adding the perfect amount of water.
- Tenderizing Technique: Long, slow cooking at low temperature breaks down meat fibers, creating exceptionally soft and juicy pork chops.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg