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There’s something incredibly comforting about a meal that’s both easy to make and utterly delicious. This 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pork Chop recipe fits that bill perfectly. It’s the kind of dish that you can set and forget, only to come back hours later to a mouthwatering, home-cooked meal. My love for slow cooker recipes began during my college days when time and resources were limited. I stumbled upon this recipe, and it quickly became a staple. The simplicity of the ingredients and the depth of flavor they produce is nothing short of magical.
Ingredients
4 pork chops
1 pack ranch dressing mix
1 can cream of chicken soup (substitute: cream of mushroom soup)
Instructions
Preparing the Pork Chops
Prepare the Slow Cooker:
Ensure your slow cooker is clean and ready to use. If you prefer, you can use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
Place the Pork Chops:
Begin by washing 4 pork chops under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels. This step ensures that any impurities are removed.
Place the pork chops at the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer. This arrangement allows the chops to cook evenly and soak up all the flavors.
Adding the Cream of Chicken Soup
Add the Soup:
Open a can of cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom if you prefer). Pour the condensed soup directly over the pork chops. The creamy texture of the soup will help keep the pork chops moist and tender as they cook.
Fill the empty soup can with water and add it to the slow cooker. This added liquid will help create a sauce and ensure the pork chops don’t dry out during the long cooking process.
Incorporating the Ranch Dressing Mix
Add Ranch Dressing Mix:
Open a packet of ranch dressing mix. You don’t necessarily have to use the entire packet, but doing so will enhance the flavor. If you’re sensitive to salt or prefer a milder flavor, you can start with half the packet and add more later if needed.
Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the soup-covered pork chops. The combination of the creamy soup and the tangy, herby ranch mix creates a delicious sauce that infuses the meat with flavor as it cooks.
Slow Cooking
Cook the Pork Chops:
Set your slow cooker to the low setting. This low and slow method is key to achieving tender, flavorful pork chops. Cook the pork chops for approximately 6 hours. Cooking times can vary slightly depending on the thickness of your pork chops and the specific slow cooker model.
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking as this releases heat and extends the cooking time. Trust the process and let the slow cooker do its job.
Serving
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