Serving Suggestions:
This slow-cooker pork chop recipe goes with just about any side. Here are some ideas to round out the meal:
Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes work perfectly to soak up the delicious ranch-infused sauce.
Rice or Egg Noodles: A great base with the pork chops — adding texture to the meal.
Steamed Vegetables: Broccoli, green beans or carrots make things colorful and nutritious on the plate.
Dinner Rolls or Biscuits: These are handy for sopping up any leftover sauce for a satisfying bite.
Coleslaw: A refreshing coleslaw will add a crunchy contrast to the flavor of the pork chops.
Storage and Meal Prep Tips:
It’s great for meal prep, too, because it stores nicely and reheats beautifully.
Storage: Keep leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing: These pork chops freeze beautifully, making them perfect for batch cooking. Store the cooked pork chops and sauce in a freezer-safe container, freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat.
Reheating: For reheating, put the pork chops and sauce in a covered skillet or saucepan over low heat until heated through. You can also microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals, stirring the sauce in between, to reheat.
Meal Prep Idea: A great lunch or dinner option. Prepare the pork chops with sauce in meal prep containers with a side of rice or mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
Recipe Variations:
Creamy Herb Variation: Toward the end of cooking, stir in a few tablespoons of cream cheese or sour cream to the sauce. Stir it in for a creamier, tangier sauce.
Spicy Ranch Pork Chops: Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce when you put the slow cooker together for a little heat.
Garlic Ranch: Stir in 1-2 minced garlic cloves to the soup mixture for extra depth of flavor that pairs well with ranch seasoning.
Italian-Style Pork Chops: Instead of ranch seasoning, add an Italian dressing mix, and sprinkle in Italian herbs like basil and oregano for an Italian flair.
Mushroom Lovers’ Version: Use cream of mushroom soup and stir in a handful of sliced fresh mushrooms to the slow cooker for a deep, savory, mushroomy sauce.
