Quietly reliable. 5 ingredients. I put it in before work and come back to tender pork chops in thick gravy.

Out here in the country, pork chops and gravy are about as close as you can get to a hug on a plate. This slow cooker version is the kind of recipe that would’ve made my mother smile—simple, hearty, and thrifty, using just a handful of pantry staples to turn an everyday package of pork chops into something special. Dishes like this grew out of Midwestern practicality: you stretched what you had, let it cook low and slow while you tended to chores, and by suppertime the house smelled like home. This 5-ingredient version is perfect for busy days, church potlucks, or those evenings when you just want to set it and forget it, and still sit down to a plate that tastes like it took all afternoon to fuss over.

These pork chops and gravy are made for classic, stick-to-your-ribs sides. Spoon them over a big mound of creamy mashed potatoes so every bit of that rich gravy has somewhere to go. Buttered egg noodles or steamed white rice work just as well if that’s what you have on hand. On the side, think simple farm table favorites: buttered corn, green beans cooked with a bit of onion and bacon, or a crisp lettuce salad with a tangy dressing to cut through the richness. A pan of warm dinner rolls or biscuits is never out of place—perfect for sopping up the last of the gravy in the bottom of the plate.

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Gravy

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (1-ounce) packet onion soup mix
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

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