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Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy

Gather the family for a comforting homemade dinner of southern-style slow cooker smothered pork chops and gravy!  Cook these in the slow cooker or oven for a tender, juicy, and flavorful meal.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Slow Cooker, Soul Food, Southern
Keyword crock-pot recipe, pork chops, slow cooker, slow cooker recipe, Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Oven Cooking Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

Homemade Onion Gravy:

Instructions

Quick Fry the Pork Chops:

  • Season the pork chops with 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, 1/2 tsp of salt.
  • Toss the all-purpose flour into a large freezer bag, then toss in the pork chops.
  • Shake the bag until the pork chops are well coated.
  • Remove the chops from the bag, and shake off the excess flour. DO NOT THROW AWAY THE EXCESS FLOUR.
  • Pour the vegetable oil into a skillet and warm it up over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, start adding in the pork chops.
  • Fry each side of the chops for about 30 seconds, then remove from the oil and set to the side.

Make the Homemade Onion Gravy

  • Toss the onions into the leftover oil and fry until they are translucent.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and stir until the onions are coated with flour. Cook until the flour turns golden brown.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and stir to prevent lumps.
  • Next, pour in the half & half, and stir.
  • Add in the minced garlic, celery flakes, and remaining salt & pepper.
  • Stir, until everything is well incorporated, and turn the heat off.

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  • Place the pork chops into the slow cooker.
  • Pour the gravy all over the pork chops.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on high for 3 hours.

Oven Cooking Instructions:

  • Place the pork chops into a 9 x 15 bake dish.
  • Pour the gravy all over the pork chops.
  • Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake on 350 F for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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