Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Foil-Wrapped Pork Chops β juicy chops seared, topped with butter, wrapped in foil, and finished in the crockpot so they stay ultra-tender.
Hereβs the full recipe π
π§π§ Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Pork Chops (Foil Wrapped)
π Ingredients (Serves 4)
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4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
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1 tsp salt
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Β½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 tbsp butter (1 tbsp per chop)
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1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
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2 tbsp chicken broth (optional, for extra moisture)
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Season the Pork
Pat pork chops dry.
Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2οΈβ£ Sear (Important for Flavor)
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear pork chops 2β3 minutes per side until golden brown (they wonβt be fully cooked yet).
3οΈβ£ Add Garlic Butter
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Place each pork chop on a sheet of foil.
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Sprinkle minced garlic on top.
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Add 1 tablespoon butter to the center of each chop.
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If using, drizzle a little broth over each.
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Wrap tightly into foil packets.
4οΈβ£ Slow Cook
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Place foil packets into slow cooker.
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Cook on:
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LOW for 4β5 hours OR
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HIGH for 2β3 hours
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Pork should reach internal temp of 145Β°F (63Β°C).
5οΈβ£ Serve
Carefully open foil (steam will be hot).
Spoon buttery juices over the top before serving.
π₯ Serving Ideas
β Mashed potatoes
β Rice
β Roasted vegetables
β Green beans
π‘ Tips for Extra Juicy Pork
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Use thicker chops (1 inch minimum)
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Donβt skip the sear step
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Avoid overcooking
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Add sliced onions or mushrooms inside the foil for more flavor
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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π Creamy mushroom gravy version
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π§ Cheesy garlic version
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πΆ Spicy Cajun version
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π― Honey garlic version
Just tell me which one π
