Slow Cooker Steakhouse Pork Chops and Potatoes

Discover the simplicity of a classic steakhouse dinner made entirely in a slow cooker. This recipe combines hearty pork chops and red potatoes with a savory seasoning blend, allowing the slow cooker to do all the heavy lifting while you focus on your day.

This slow cooker pork chop recipe is designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort. By braising bone-in pork chops with baby red potatoes in a rich broth, the meat remains moist and tender while the potatoes soak up the savory juices.

It is a straightforward, reliable method for producing a comforting, home-cooked meal that tastes like it spent hours in a traditional kitchen.

Ingredients

Why this recipe works

The slow cooking method works by breaking down the muscle fibers in the bone-in pork chops over several hours. This gradual heat application ensures that the meat stays tender rather than drying out, which can often happen with high-heat cooking methods.

Using bone-in chops provides extra moisture and flavor to the surrounding braising liquid, creating a deeper, more complex jus.

Braising the potatoes alongside the pork allows the starch from the potatoes to thicken the broth slightly, creating a natural, savory gravy without needing additional thickeners.

The constant, gentle steam circulating within the slow cooker ensures that the potatoes cook through evenly, absorbing the steak seasoning and beef broth, which results in a cohesive and satisfying meal in a single pot.

Notes and substitutions

For the best results, use bone-in pork chops as the bone helps insulate the meat and adds significant flavor to the cooking liquid. Steak seasoning blends often contain a mix of coarse salt, cracked pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; if you do not have a pre-mixed blend, you can create a simple version using these pantry staples to achieve the same savory profile.

While baby red potatoes are ideal because they hold their shape well during long cooking times, you can also use gold potatoes for a creamier texture.

Ensure the lid of the slow cooker remains closed throughout the cooking process to maintain the internal temperature and moisture levels, as opening the lid frequently can drastically increase the total cooking time required.

• baby red potatoes: baby gold potatoes or fingerling potatoes work well for a similar texture.
• beef broth: chicken or vegetable broth can be used for a slightly lighter flavor profile.

Equipment

• slow cooker
• cutting board
• chef knife
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons