Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes
Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes is a super quick, easy and no-fuss weekday dinner recipe. Just drop everything in your slow cooker and forget about it. Slow cooker pork chops will be a new family favorite!
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Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops Without Canned Soup
These slow cooked pork chops are simple with just a few ingredients. We aren’t using canned soup because, honestly, I don’t use that as an ingredient a whole lot. But, if you are looking for the saucy canned soup type of pork chops (no judgement here) there are plenty of that style of recipe around the web.
Nope. We’re using pork chops, potatoes, olive oil, dry ranch mix, apple cider vinegar and butter. No special ingredients needed.
How Long Do Pork Chops Take To Cook In A Crockpot
Cooking on high heat you want to do approximately 3 hours. On low, 5-6 hours should do.
What Type Of Pork Chop Is Best For Slow Cooking
While this recipe can be made with bone-in or boneless pork chops, I’m gonna be honest, boneless chops are not the best for slow cooking.
The bone helps to keep the pork chops from drying out.
What Temp Should Pork Chops Be Cooked To
Check out this handy Pork Temperature Breakdown by Pork.org. Basically for pork chops you want the internal temp to reach 145ºF-160ºF. That is a wide range because it depends how you like your pork cooked, medium-rare to well.
With that being said, these slow cooked pork chops will definitely be cooked through.
In the above photo the pork chops have been seared to seal in the juices and make them look more appealing. Below is the ‘dump everything in the slow cooker’ method.
Either way works. But as stated, the pre-seared chops look much better when serving and retain a bit more juice. You choose depending on preference and the amount of time you have to prep.
Ingredients Needed For Crockpot Pork Chops and Potatoes (screenshot for grocery list)
- Red Potatoes
- 3/4 inch Bone-In Pork Chops (boneless work too)
- Olive Oil
- Dry Ranch Seasoning
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Butter
How To Make Ranch Pork Chops In The Slow Cooker
- Sear pork chops in skillet over medium/high heat. (optional)
- Mix oil, ranch and apple cider vinegar.
- Place potatoes and pork chops into slow cooker. Pour ranch mixture over the top and toss to coat potatoes and chops evenly.
- Top with butter cubes.
- Cooking on high heat for approximately 3 hours. On low, 5-6 hours.
See Recipe Notes Below
What To Serve With Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops
This is meant to be a meal all by itself. Here are a few easy side dishes is you want to add some green veggies to the table.
Cabbage Steaks with Bacon – Roasted Broccolini – Oven Roasted Asparagus
More Pork Dinner Recipes:
Baked Ranch Pork Chops – Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin – Easy Oven Pork Roast – Baked Bbq Pork Chops
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Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Lbs Red Potatoes - quartered
- 6 3/4 inch Boneless Pork Chops (or bone-in if available)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Dry Ranch Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Butter - cubed
Instructions
- See Recipe Notes Below ↓↓↓
- Sear pork chops in oiled skillet over medium/high heat. (optional)
- Mix oil, ranch and apple cider vinegar.
- Place potatoes and pork chops into slow cooker. Pour ranch mixture over the top and toss to coat potatoes and chops evenly.
- Top with butter cubes.
- Cooking on high heat for approximately 3 hours. On low, 5-6 hours. Salt/Pepper to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
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I made this recipe tonight exactly as written. Thank goodness I didn’t have company over. It was very bland, boring, and looked unappealing.
Aw, I’m bummed you weren’t a fan. And I totally agree that this is a rather beige looking meal.
Thank you for giving this feedback. After a few similar comments I decided to add recipe notes with tips on a more flavorful (and visually appealing) pork chop. It also gave me the opportunity to redo the photos which were particularly heinous. Thanks again!
I’m in UK could you tell me what’s in the the dry Ranch mix as I haven’t heard of this.
Americans are obsessed with Ranch, like legit obsessed! It is basically a blend of powdered milk, dill, parsley, onion powder and garlic powder. There are some diy dry ranch seasoning online if you’re wanting to make it.
Try searing the pork chops before adding to the crock pot.
Maybe if the pork chops were browned a little before putting in the crockpot would help the look and possibly the taste.
This was just not good. We couldn’t even finish it, and threw what was left away.
Thank you for giving this feedback. After a few similar comments I decided to add recipe notes with tips on a more flavorful (and visually appealing) pork chop. It also gave me the opportunity to redo the photos which were particularly heinous. Thanks again!
Forgot to get the crockpot out this morning and didn’t realize it until 4:30. 😬 Decided to give it a whirl in my instant pot. Only thing I changed, after reading some comments, was I used a whole pack of ranch mix. Pressure cooked for 18 minutes and it was tender, and juicy, and the potatoes were addicting! Loved this meal and it’s ease.
Thanks for the tip. I should get some pressure cooker pork chop recipes onto the site 🙂
Did you use any liquid in your instant pot when cooking this dish?
Hey thank you for the recipe! I made these yesterday and they were the best pork chops I’ve ever tasted. I did pan sear them first and I think that’s the trick to deliciousness. Thanks again from South Dakota
Yes, if you have the time/desire getting a sear on first is definitely best. Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Loved it
Yay! I’m so glad 🙂
Nicole I have made these twice an both time they have been great. I do meals on wheels to my mother in-law an she loves it. Today I’m doing it again but before I seen your notes I had already added garlic and a small onion (for flavor not a onion fan). I also read other comments an decided to add some other flavor from my spice cabinet. In about 5 hrs I will let you know how they taste. I have never seared the chops an I have done both bone in and no bone chops. Thanks for this great recipe.
I made this today, using some of the suggestions in the comments and really liked it. Definitely sear the meat and I used a whole packet of the ranch dressing mix. Also, I cut a whole medium sized onion into pieces and added quite a bit of garlic in with the potatoes. I’m thinking for a future meal, I would like sautéed mushrooms on the top at the end. I will make this again.
Thanks for the tips, I like your version 🙂
A good hearty meal. Some modifications I did
1. Add carrots, salt and pepper them and potatoes
2. Salt and pepper on the chops, I did pan sear
3. Add .5 cups of chicken broth
4 added coastal blend season from the spice and tea exchange
5 hours will do you well. Any longer the chops just fall apart
Sounds great! I love your additions 🙂
can you use Italian seasonings instead of ranch because I know some people don’t always care for ranch and I would love to try this recipe out on them
Yes! In fact I just posted an Italian Pork Chop recipe ( https://wonkywonderful.com/baked-italian-pork-chops-and-potatoes/ ) I prefer the Italian too 🙂
This recipe is so bland! It looks delicious in your photos but looks are deceiving here. I added a whole packet of ranch, seared the chops and it still didn’t improve on the taste. I definitely will not be adding this to my recipe file.
I never thought a pork chop recipe could be so divisive…people either love it or hate it. That is why I added recipe notes encouraging those that prefer stronger flavors to add more seasoning, etc.
I guess everyone has their own taste preference 🤷 I make something like this often and we love it. I always add the seasoning the way I always prefer not what the recipe calls for. But follow the main things. I’m not sure why such mixed comments but honestly it’s not bad at all. My family enjoys when I make this Hardy meal. Definitely good for a cold day.
Thanks! This is just one of those recipes that people either love or hate I guess. It happens 🙂
I made these last night. I seared the chops as my husband had already purchased boneless ones. They were fall apart delicious after 5 hours! I also made some stuffing and had corn, and I used small red potatoes which I took out after 4 hours. Delicious!
So happy you enjoyed 🙂
I made this today ,I loved it even my picky hubby quite liked it, the only thing he wants me to sear them next time. I did change one thing I used French onion soup instead of the ranch dressing as it is difficult to get here in Australia. It was very tasty
Oh awesome! The French Onion Soup is a great idea … I may have to steal that 😀
Very bland not good at all plus I added the extra ranch seasoning & garlic did not make any difference! I will not make it again
I’ve learned to read the comments BEFORE trying a recipe! I seared the chops and otherwise followed the recipe. They were NOT a hit, very bland and the meat was dry despite sitting in the liquid for hours. A pork roast with pork gravy and mashed potatoes is so much better!
This was delicious however I modified the recipe. 1/2 c. Of olive oil is way to much oil with the butter. I seasoned the pork chops and seared them, used 1/4 oil, 1/4 water doubled the vinegar. I also drained the excess oil after cooking p, added more ranch seasoning to the gravy. Threw the potatoes in a hot oven to brown. We loved it
Marinate over night in Evan Williams Kentucky Cider. Smoke at 150 degrees with mesquite of pecan for 1 hour. Then followed recipe adding onious and couple sprigs of fresh rosemary. Coked for 5 hours on low and chops could be cut with a fork.
Some dinners may look unappealing, but are absolutely delicious! Like Pea Soup, Lima beans & Black Eyed Peas! That’s what colorful side dishes are for! Can’t wait to make this for my family! Thank you for the recipe!!
So true 🙂
After its cooked add a cup of apple sauce into it and let it rest 10 mins before taking it out of the crockpot
Oh, that sounds wonderful 🙂
Well some could probably not be so negative with their comments. I am gonna try this recipe soon 🙂 Thanks for sharing your recipe with others ! That is very nice of you !
This is a very divisive recipe…I never thought pork chops would divide the masses 😆 Hope you end up in the group that enjoys this recipe.
terrible.. we threw out the pork chops and ate the potatoes. the pork was so dry.. save your time and money!
I’m sorry this wasn’t a hit for you. This recipe has turned out to be very divisive. People either love it or hate it 🤷♀️ You may enjoy a quick cook pork chop instead, like this baked recipe: https://wonkywonderful.com/baked-ranch-pork-chops-recipe/