Slow Cooker Comfort Pork Chops

Some recipes aren’t fancy or complicated, but they have a way of becoming favourites because they’re reliable, filling, and exactly what everyone feels like eating at the end of a busy day. This Slow Cooker Comfort Pork Chops recipe falls firmly into that category.

The pork slowly cooks alongside potatoes, onions, herbs, and stock until everything is tender and full of flavour. Right at the end, cream cheese and cream are stirred through to create a rich, creamy sauce that brings the whole meal together.

I especially like recipes like this during the cooler months when we’re looking for something hearty without spending a lot of time standing over the stove. Everything cooks together in one pot, making it a practical option for busy family days while still feeling like a proper home-cooked meal.

It’s also one of those meals that doesn’t need lots of side dishes. The potatoes cook right alongside the pork, so dinner is nearly complete straight from the slow cooker.

Watch the Video

I originally shared this recipe over on my YouTube channel, and the video is still available if you’d like to see the process from start to finish.

It’s a simple slow cooker meal made with everyday ingredients and is a great example of the sort of practical family meals we enjoy here at home. You’ll see how I brown the pork chops for extra flavour, layer everything into the slow cooker, and finish the creamy sauce at the end.

Watch the video here: Slow Cooker Comfort Pork Chops

Links to Other Recipes

If you enjoy simple comfort food recipes, you might also like:

• Slow Cooker Curried Sausages
• Apricot Chicken with Drumsticks (Slow Cooker)
• Hearty Savoury Mince with Potatoes & Vegetables
• Traditional Roast Lamb with Homemade Gravy

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Ingredients

• 1 kg moonlight potatoes (or similar), cut into quarters
• 5 bone-in pork chops (pork loin chops work well too)
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• ½ cup water (for deglazing the pan)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp sage
• ½ tsp thyme
• 125 g cream cheese
• 1 cup cream

Corn Flour Slurry

• 3 Tbsp corn flour
• 2 Tbsp water

Method

1. If time allows, brown the pork chops on both sides in a frying pan over medium-high heat. This adds extra flavour but can be skipped if needed.
2. Pour the ½ cup water into the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
3. Add the potatoes, onions, garlic, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, sage, thyme, stock, and deglazing liquid to the slow cooker.
4. Nestle the pork chops on top.
5. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the pork is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
6. Remove the pork chops and cover loosely with foil.
7. Mix the corn flour and water together until smooth, then stir into the slow cooker. For a thicker sauce, add an extra tablespoon of corn flour mixed with water.
8. Stir through the cream cheese and cream until smooth and creamy.
9. Return the pork chops to the slow cooker and coat in the sauce.
10. Serve with the potatoes and plenty of the creamy sauce spooned over the top.

What to Serve with This Recipe

• Steamed green beans
• Buttered peas
• Broccoli
• Garden salad
• Crusty bread to soak up the sauce

Stacey’s Kitchen Tips

• Browning the pork adds extra flavour but isn’t essential
• Moonlight potatoes hold their shape well during slow cooking
• Allow the cream cheese to soften slightly before adding for easier mixing
• If the sauce becomes too thick, stir through a little extra stock or cream

Variations & Substitutions

• Use pork loin chops or boneless pork chops
• Add sliced mushrooms with the onions
• Use sweet potato instead of regular potatoes

Storage, Freezer & Make-Ahead Notes

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave
• Freeze portions for up to 2 months
• Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating

Final Thoughts

I find myself coming back to recipes like this time and time again because they tick so many boxes. They’re simple to prepare, economical to make, and hearty enough to satisfy everyone around the table.

The creamy sauce, tender pork, and soft potatoes make this the sort of meal that feels comforting without being complicated. It’s exactly the kind of recipe I like having in my collection for those days when I want dinner sorted with minimal fuss but still want something homemade and satisfying.

If you’re looking for another reliable slow cooker meal to add to your rotation, this one is definitely worth trying.

Stacey

Slow Cooker Comfort Pork Chops

Tender pork chops and potatoes slow cooked in a creamy herb sauce. An easy one-pot comfort meal that's perfect for busy family dinners.

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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 1 kg moonlight potatoes or similar, cut into quarters
• 5 bone-in pork chops pork loin chops work well too
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• ½ cup water for deglazing the pan
• 2 onions sliced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 4 garlic cloves chopped
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp sage
• ½ tsp thyme
• 125 g cream cheese
• 1 cup cream

Corn Flour Slurry

• 3 Tbsp corn flour
• 2 Tbsp water

Instructions

• If time allows, brown the pork chops on both sides in a frying pan over medium-high heat. This adds extra flavour but can be skipped if needed.
• Pour the ½ cup water into the pan and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
• Add the potatoes, onions, garlic, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, sage, thyme, stock, and deglazing liquid to the slow cooker.
• Nestle the pork chops on top.
• Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the pork is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
• Remove the pork chops and cover loosely with foil.
• Mix the corn flour and water together until smooth, then stir into the slow cooker. For a thicker sauce, add an extra tablespoon of corn flour mixed with water.
• Stir through the cream cheese and cream until smooth and creamy.
• Return the pork chops to the slow cooker and coat in the sauce.
• Serve with the potatoes and plenty of the creamy sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

Notes

• Browning the pork chops adds extra flavour
• The sauce will continue to thicken slightly as it cools

 

Variations

• Add mushrooms or extra vegetables
• Swap pork loin chops for bone-in chops

 

Storage

• Refrigerate for up to 3 days
• Freeze for up to 2 months

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Servings: 5 people

Author: Farmers Wife Homestead