Description
This Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops recipe features tender bone-in pork chops rubbed with a flavorful ranch seasoning butter, slow-cooked atop a bed of baby potatoes seasoned with ranch and chicken broth. The result is a comforting, hands-off meal perfect for busy days, delivering juicy pork chops and perfectly cooked potatoes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, divided in half
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 4 to 6 bone-in pork chops
Vegetables and Broth
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, quartered
- ½ cup chicken broth
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ranch butter: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning with the softened butter until well combined to create a flavored butter spread.
- Rub pork chops: Generously rub the ranch butter mixture onto both sides of each bone-in pork chop to coat them evenly with flavor.
- Sear pork chops: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for about 30 seconds on each side to develop a golden brown crust; this step adds flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- Prepare slow cooker: Place the quartered baby potatoes in the crockpot, then pour the chicken broth over them. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning evenly on top of the potatoes.
- Add pork chops: Arrange the seared pork chops on top of the seasoned potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the pork chops are tender and cooked through, and the potatoes are soft.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pork chops and potatoes before serving to add a burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- If you’re short on time, you can skip the searing step, though searing adds a nice brown crust and enhances flavor.
- For boneless pork chops or thinner cuts, cut your potatoes into smaller pieces (eighths) to ensure even cooking.
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