Description
Tender pork chops slow-cooked in a rich blend of garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Searing the meat first adds a deep savory flavor to the final dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 center-cut pork chops (bone-in preferred)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork chops for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper into a paste.
- Spread the herb butter mixture evenly on both sides of the seared pork chops.
- Place the coated chops into the slow cooker, overlapping slightly if necessary.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Remove the pork chops from the pot and let them rest on a plate for 10 minutes.
- Pour the remaining liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat until thickened into a glaze.
- Spoon the reduced sauce over the rested pork chops and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American