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 last night and it was delicious except when I mixed the Olive oil with the ranch seasoning and apple cider vinegar, it bound up into a ball. Has this happened to anyone else? I ended up doing them separately in order to make it work.
Strange, I’ve never had that happen. I’m glad you made it work though.
It did on me, but I’m sure it will loosen up as it cooks. I’m cooking it right now, I added two packs of ranch onions little more vinegar seasoning salt. We’ll see how it goes. I’m sure it’s gonna be great
Yes! That happened to me. I thought, how weird! It mixed fine with the potatoes and then I kind of spread it on the chops.
Yes! I just made mine now and I guess I waited ti long to pour the marinade in. I mixed the marinade and then chopped the potatoes and by the time I went to pour it in it was glue. I used my fingers to spread it on the chops.
Oh no. Thanks for commenting. That must be why some folks have had that happen. I always mix right before adding to the crockpot.
Yikes! I didn’t leave enough time for both sets of crockpot sessions. Any suggestions on how to combine crockpot and regular oven?
Or suggestions on oven cooking?
(I can never fuss at my kids again for not reading the directions fully on assignments! :/
I do have an oven baked ranch pork chop recipe. You’ll need to adjust a bit if still cooking the potatoes. And you’ll want to begin cooking the potatoes before adding the pork chops to the pan bc they take longer: https://wonkywonderful.com/baked-ranch-pork-chops-recipe/
I just prepared this today and it happened to me – I coated the potatoes separately but the mix was clumped when time for the chops so I had to smear the mixture on the chops.
Weird. I’ll have to do some experiments to figure out the reason.
Thank you for this wonderful and easy recipe. I made it last night for my daughter’s birthday dinner. It was a big hit! I doubled the amount of the ranch seasoning, added garlic and onions and seared the pork chops on my cast iron skillet. Perfection!!!
Awesome!!!
Made today and pork chops turned out super dry, disappointed 😔
Darn, I’m sorry this wasn’t a winner for you.
As a person writing recipes for others to enjoy you should be aware of the basic cooking requirements of pork. You suggest it is possible to enjoy your pork “rare” which is not in accordance with safe cooking practices for pork. I suggest you must research and correct this error asap
Hi Sandy. If you click through the link labeled ‘Pork Temperature Breakdown by Pork.org’ it breaks down in detail the safe cooking temps for pork from medium-rare to well. I personally always cook my pork well but to each his/her own, I suppose. Just say no to pork sashimi. Here is the direct link within the post for additional info: https://www.pork.org/cooking/pork-temperature/ Thanks!
Excellent recipe! Used in my instant pot after searing. Only took 20 mins of pressure cook time. Definitely will be making again. This recipe made me actually enjoy pork chops again.
Thanks for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed 🙂
Did you increase the amount of liquid? I would like to try in my pressure cooker too.
Delicious. Cant wait to make it again. I took peoples advice and seared the pork chops before placing in the slow cooker. Put corn on top and some freshly chopped parsley to make it a little more colorful. Thanks so much for the recipe
Love those add-ins 🙂
thank you for sharing this! It came out great!
Awesome!!!
Making this recipe again for the second time. My family really enjoys this dish and I live with a picky 6yr little girl, a picky 19yr old daughter and a 57yr old very Italian man. Finding recipes that everyone can agree on can be tricky. However, I am making a couple simple adjustments, like adding a bit more of the ranch and a little less of the olive oil. But I would like to thank you for the great meal that’s easy enough to make on a Monday!
Thanks for coming back to tell me. Sometimes it feels like folks only come back to comment if they don’t enjoy a recipe, so I really appreciate it 🙂
Trying to go low carb. What other vegetables do you think I could use instead of potatoes?
Mushrooms, cabbage or broccoli would probably go well with this. The mushrooms can cook a long while if left whole. Cabbage or broccoli would need to be added towards the end.
Excellent and super easy!! Love this recipe!
Thanks so much!
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed 🙂
Do you think I could use russet potatoes?that’s a I have on hand
Absolutely 🙂
Great recipe. Used the entire 1 oz pkg of the dry Ranch dressing mix. Also added an extra tsp of vinegar along with garlic powder, dried parsley & a large rough chopped purple onion. Yummy!!
One suggestion…. Do not mix marinade until you are ready to pour it over the chops/potatoes as it will clump up.
Yes, thank you for sharing your version and tips 🙂
Excellent recipe and I’m not a pork chop person with help from the reviews saying not enough flavor this is how I fixed that I dredge the chops in a packet of ranch seasoning with a little corn starch to make crispy then seared them also kinda caramelized onions and garlic for more flavor then mixed another packet of ranch seasoning with the ingredients and poured over everything didn’t have any problem with it clumping and did everything else the same came out excellent made me like pork chops 😄
Thank you for your tips. I love the changes you made 🙂
How much water should u add to this?
I don’t add water. I find that between the oil, butter and juices from the chops and potatoes it is good. You could probably add up to a half cup water if you prefer too.
Just happened to me also
If chops have to be seared prior to placing in pot why do you have a photo of raw meat with all the spices on your site?
Because you can do it either way. Browning seals in the juices a bit and the end result looks more appetizing. I did both ways.
Very good! I will definitely be making this again. Followed the recipe verbatim. Thanks!