These Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Chops are a comfort food lover’s dream! An easy yet satisfying meal, with just five simple ingredients, allowing the slow cooker to do all the hard work for you. It’s flavorful, tender, and conveniently prepped in no time.
It’s always a win when you find a recipe that offers simplicity and deliciousness. That’s where the slow cooker truly shines, transforming basic ingredients into a wonderfully flavorful dish with very little effort. I find myself returning to this recipe time and time again – it’s such a hit with my family and requires minimal hands-on time. A warm, hearty dinner awaiting you at the end of a busy day – it doesn’t get better than that!
If you enjoy slow cooker recipes, you might also want to check out some of my other favorites. For a creamy, rich meal try my Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo or Slow Cooker Jambalaya Pasta for a spicy twist. If you love sandwiches, I’ve got these tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Subs and for a filling meal, you should definitely try my Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Loin or Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken. These recipes are all crowd-pleasers, easy to prepare, and loaded with flavor.
Why This Recipe Works
- Simplicity: Just five ingredients, most of which you likely have on hand, and minimal prep work. It’s as easy as searing the chops, layering the ingredients in the slow cooker, and letting it do the rest.
- Flavorful: The combination of ranch and gravy mix, with the tangy and spicy pepperoncinis, results in pork chops that are loaded with taste and a deliciously savory sauce.
- Versatility: This recipe is perfect on its own or served over mashed potatoes, rice, or even in a sandwich. It’s a base for a variety of meals.
Ingredients Needed
- Boneless Pork Chops: They cook beautifully in the slow cooker and become tender and juicy. You could also use bone-in if that’s what you have.
- Ranch Dressing Mix and Brown Gravy Mix: These seasoning packets add tons of flavor and create a mouthwatering sauce when combined with the butter and pepperoncini juice.
- Sliced Pepperoncinis with Juice: This ingredient gives the dish a unique tangy flavor that compliments the savory pork chops (and it’s what makes them Mississippi pork chops!). If you’re not a fan of spice, feel free to use less juice.
- Butter: Adds richness to the sauce and helps bind the flavors together.
Complete list of ingredients with quantities and instructions is located in the recipe card below
How To Cook Pork Chops in the Slow Cooker
- Start by searing your boneless pork chops. You’ll want to heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and give those chops a quick sear for about a minute on each side. This is just to add some color and flavor; you’re not aiming to fully cook them at this point.
- Transfer the seared chops to your slow cooker. Easy enough, right?
- Add the pepperoncinis next, pouring the entire jar, juice included, over the pork chops. These tangy peppers add such a lovely contrast to the rich pork.
- Sprinkle over the seasoning packets – one ranch and one brown gravy. These simple packets add a depth of flavor that makes every bite of these pork chops something special.
- Top it all off with a stick of butter. Yes, a whole stick. As it melts and combines with the other ingredients, it creates the most incredible sauce for your pork chops.
- Cook it low and slow for about 6 hours. Your patience will be rewarded with the most tender, flavorful pork chops.
And that’s it! The prep work is super easy, and then your slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. When the time’s up, serve those mouthwatering chops with something that’ll soak up all of that amazing sauce, like creamy mashed potatoes and some steamed veg. Trust me, you’re going to love it!
Recipe Tips
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the cooked pork chops and whisk in a slurry of cornstarch mixed in with water. Return the pork chops back to the slow cooker to keep them warm.
- Want more spice? Add in a few extra pepperoncini peppers.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to store them in an airtight container.
Recipe FAQs
Sure, this recipe works well with different cuts, just adjust the cooking time accordingly and make sure that the pock is cooked through. The internal temperature of pork must be 145°F/63°C measured with a meat thermometer.
Yes, you can. Use the saute function to sear the pork chops then switch to the pressure cook function and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes (for pork chops that are around 1.5 inches thick).
Absolutely! Carrots or potatoes could be a great addition to this dish.
These Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Chops are the ultimate easy and satisfying meal, perfect for busy days. If you haven’t yet discovered the joy of slow cooker meals, this recipe is the perfect place to start. Give it a try, rate it, and leave a comment below. Don’t forget to pin it to share with your friends too! Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Chops
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork chops
- 1 oz packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 0.87 ounce packet brown gravy mix
- 1 12oz jar sliced pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 1 stick unsalted butter 8 tablespoons
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear them for 1 minute on each side to achieve a light brown color. Do not fully cook them.
- Place the seared pork chops in your slow cooker. Pour the entire jar of sliced pepperoncinis with its juice on top.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing and brown gravy mix over the pork chops, then place the stick of butter on top.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours.
- Serve and enjoy your Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Chops.
Notes
- Browning the pork chops before slow cooking enhances the flavor.
- If less juice is preferred, only use half the jar of pepperoncini juice.
- This recipe is easily adaptable for quicker cooking – set your slow cooker to high and cook for 3 hours.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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