These slow cooker 4-ingredient tomato pork chops are the kind of no-fuss comfort food that earns a permanent spot in the fall dinner rotation. It’s an old-fashioned, budget-friendly meal with roots in the kind of practical home cooking that stretches simple pantry staples into something filling and satisfying. I love recipes like this on busy weekdays because you can get everything into the slow cooker in just a few minutes, then come back later to tender pork chops in a savory tomato sauce that tastes like it simmered all day for a reason.
Serve these pork chops over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or plain white rice so nothing goes to waste when it comes to that tomato sauce. A side of green beans, corn, or a simple salad rounds things out nicely, and if you want to lean into the cozy feel, a piece of warm bread or a biscuit on the side is always a good idea.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Tomato Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray if needed, then spread half of the sliced onion across the bottom.
2. Place the pork chops on top of the onions in an even layer.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the condensed tomato soup and Worcestershire sauce until combined, then spoon the mixture evenly over the pork chops. Top with the remaining onion slices.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork chops are very tender and the onion has softened into the sauce.
5. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, spooning plenty of the tomato sauce over each portion.
Variations & Tips
Add garlic: If you want a little extra flavor without making the recipe more complicated, add 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves over the onions before the pork chops go in. It gives the sauce a little more depth and works especially well if you’re serving this with rice or noodles.
Use cream of tomato or plain tomato sauce: Condensed tomato soup gives this dish its classic old-school texture and flavor, but you can swap in cream of tomato soup for a slightly smoother, richer result. If using plain tomato sauce instead, add a pinch of salt and a small pinch of sugar to balance the acidity.
Brown the pork chops first: This is totally optional on a busy day, but if you have 5 extra minutes, searing the pork chops in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker gives the edges a deeper savory flavor and a better color in the final dish.
Make it a full meal: For an even heartier version, add peeled potato chunks or baby carrots around the pork chops at the beginning of the cooking time. They soak up the tomato flavor and turn this into a true one-pot dinner.
Watch the cooking time: Pork chops can vary a lot in thickness, so thinner chops may be done sooner. If yours are on the small side, start checking early so they stay tender and don’t dry out.
