Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

• porții: 4 servings
• timp activ: 20 minutes
• timp total: 3 hours 50 minutes

Ingrediente

1 tablespoon avocado oil

1 large onion (thinly sliced)

2 cloves of garlic (minced)

1 cup of chicken broth

2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons paprika (preferably smoked)

1 teaspoon freeze-dried thyme

4 bone-in pork chops (about 3/4-inch thick)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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How to Make It:

1️⃣ Season like you mean it – Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the pork chops. No bland bites here.

2️⃣ Sear for that golden goodness – Heat up some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a deep, mouthwatering crust. Transfer them to your slow cooker like the VIPs they are.

3️⃣ Onion & garlic takeover – In the same skillet (because who likes extra dishes?), toss in the sliced onions. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they start to soften, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until your kitchen smells amazing.

4️⃣ Make it saucy – Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring well to coat everything. Cook for about a minute to get rid of that raw flour taste.

5️⃣ Build the flavor – Slowly whisk in the chicken broth to keep things smooth, then mix in Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and thyme. This is where the magic happens.

6️⃣ Slow cooker time – Pour this rich, savory onion gravy over the pork chops in the slow cooker.

7️⃣ Set it & forget it – Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours (hello, fall-apart tenderness) or high for 3-4 hours if you’re on a time crunch. By the end, your pork chops will be swimming in the most luxurious gravy ever. (I almost always do high for 3.5 hours and it's wonderful!)