Creamy Slow Cooker Pork Chops (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Slow Cooker Pork Chops
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24 ounces Yukon gold potatoes, chopped into 2-inch chunks
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2 Tbsp avocado oil
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4 to 5 pork chops
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
→ For the sauce
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1 (15-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
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½ cup chicken broth or beef broth
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1 Tbsp cider vinegar or lemon juice
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2 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
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1 Tbsp dried parsley
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½ tsp sea salt, to taste
# Instructions:
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Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and chopped mushrooms, cooking until they turn deeply golden-brown. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
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Using the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed and keep the heat at medium-high. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with sea salt, then place them in the hot skillet. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden-brown. You're just creating a nice crust here, not cooking them through.
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While the vegetables and meat are cooking, prepare the sauce. Add all sauce ingredients (coconut milk, broth, vinegar or lemon juice, gluten-free flour, dried parsley, and sea salt) to a small saucepan and whisk well. Bring to a full boil, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens - this should only take a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Place the chopped potatoes at the bottom of the crock pot. Layer the seared pork chops on top of the potatoes, followed by the sautéed vegetable mixture. Pour the thickened sauce over everything. Stir gently to distribute the sauce, then secure the lid on the slow cooker.
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Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the pork chops are tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
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Serve each pork chop with a generous portion of potatoes and mushrooms, making sure to spoon plenty of the creamy sauce over everything.
# Notes:
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If using baby gold potatoes, you can leave them whole instead of chopping.
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Both boneless or bone-in pork chops work well; bone-in adds extra flavor.
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You can substitute dried oregano for the dried parsley if preferred.