When the weather turns crisp and the days get busier, a simple slow cooker supper can feel like a small luxury. This 5-ingredient pork chop dinner leans on pantry staples and the convenience of frozen pork loin chops, creating a cozy, savory meal with very little hands-on work. It is the kind of practical Midwestern-style comfort food that suits a mid-autumn evening perfectly, especially when you want something hearty without hovering over the stove.
Serve these tender pork chops with mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce. For vegetables, green beans, roasted carrots, or simple peas work especially well, and a crisp apple slaw or side salad adds a fresh contrast to the rich, warm main dish.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Mid-Autumn Chill Supper
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 frozen pork loin chops, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds total
1 packet dry onion soup mix, about 1 ounce
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10 1/2 ounces
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
1. Place the frozen pork loin chops in the bottom of a lightly greased slow cooker insert in an even layer.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the onion soup mix, condensed mushroom soup, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
3. Spoon the sauce mixture evenly over the frozen chops, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until the pork is tender and reaches a safe internal temperature.
4. Once cooked, gently spoon some of the sauce over the pork again and serve hot with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Variations & Tips
For extra onion flavor: Add a sliced onion under the pork chops before cooking. It will soften into the sauce and give the dish a sweeter, deeper flavor.
For a thicker sauce: If the finished gravy seems a little thin, remove the pork chops and whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water, then stir it into the hot sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 10 to 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
For a creamier finish: Stir in a few spoonfuls of sour cream at the end of cooking for a silkier texture. Do this after the heat is off or on warm so the sauce stays smooth.
Food safety note: Frozen meat in a slow cooker can vary in cooking safety depending on the appliance and chop thickness. For best results, make sure the pork reaches 145°F internally and, if your slow cooker runs cool, consider thawing the chops in the refrigerator first.
Easy side swap: If you want to stretch the meal, serve the pork and sauce over cooked egg noodles or rice. Both make the most of the savory gravy and turn this into a very filling cold-weather dinner.