When holiday week gets busy and the kitchen is already working overtime, a simple slow cooker supper can feel like a real gift. These 4-ingredient pork chops are the kind of hearty, comforting meal that helps take pressure off the cook while still putting something warm and satisfying on the table. Using thick-cut bone-in pork chops gives you tender meat and plenty of flavor, and the short ingredient list makes this a dependable back-pocket dinner for those full, hectic Thanksgiving week days.
Serve these pork chops with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice to catch all that savory sauce. For vegetables, green beans, roasted carrots, corn, or a simple side salad all fit nicely, and warm dinner rolls make this meal feel especially cozy for family supper.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Week Lifesaver Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 raw thick-cut bone-in pork chops
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired for easier cleanup. Place the raw thick-cut bone-in pork chops in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the ranch seasoning mix, brown gravy mix, and cream of chicken soup until combined into a thick sauce.
3. Spoon the sauce evenly over the pork chops, covering the tops as well as you can. Put the lid on the slow cooker.
4. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through. If you like, spoon some of the sauce over the chops once or twice during cooking.
5. Serve the pork chops hot with plenty of sauce spooned over the top.
Variations & Tips
For extra sauce: If your family loves plenty of gravy for potatoes or rice, add a splash of water or chicken broth to the soup mixture before pouring it over the pork chops. This helps stretch the sauce without losing that cozy flavor.
For picky eaters: If ranch seasoning is a strong flavor for someone at your table, use a little less than the full packet for a milder taste. The cream of chicken soup keeps the sauce creamy and familiar, which usually makes this one kid-friendly.
For best texture: Thick-cut pork chops work best here because they stay juicy during the longer cook time. Try not to use thin chops, since they can become dry more easily in the slow cooker.
Easy holiday planning tip: This is a great meal to set up on a day when your oven is busy with pies, casseroles, or reheating leftovers. Pair it with quick sides and you have supper handled with very little hands-on work.
