• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Quick & Easy
  • Freezer Meals
  • by Category
  • by Ingredient
  • Full Index
  • About

Slow Cooker Kitchen logo

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Quick & Easy
  • Freezer Meals
  • by Category
  • by Ingredient
  • Full Index
  • About
×

by Gwen@SlowCookerKitchen.com · January 13, 2017 · Updated: September 29, 2020

3-Ingredient Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

If you’re looking for a quick and SUPER easy pork chop recipe, you’ll LOVE these crockpot ranch pork chops.  Not only are they super easy, they are VERY tasty too!

Find these tasty crockpot ranch pork chops and lots more like it @ https://www.slowcookerkitchen.com

For this recipe, I just made the chops and used the gravy for mashed potatoes.  So this recipe is just 3 easy ingredients.

But if you’re in the mood for an all in one crock pot meal…just toss some washed, cubed potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the crock... before the pork chops.  You won’t need to vary the other ingredients at all and you’ll get a tasty one-pot meal 🙂


In This Article (click headings to jump)

  • 1 Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops Step-by-Step
    • 1.1 Ranch Pork Chops Video
    • 1.2 Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix & Chicken Gravy Recipe Options
      • 1.2.1 Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
      • 1.2.2 Homemade Chicken Gravy Recipe
    • 1.3 Printable Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops
  • 2 3-Ingredient Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops
    • 2.1 Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • 2.2 Instructions 
      • 2.2.1 Slow Cooker
      • 2.2.2 Instant Pot
      • 2.2.3 Oven Baked
      • 2.2.4 Stovetop
      • 2.2.5 Freezer Meal
    • 2.3 Notes
    • 2.4 Alternate Ranch Pork Chop Recipe
    • 2.5 Other Crockpot Pork Chop Recipes
      • 2.5.1 Cream of Mushroom & Soy Pork Chops
      • 2.5.2 Drunk Monkey Garlic & Mushroom Pork Chops
      • 2.5.3 Super Easy BBQ Pork Chops       
      • 2.5.4 Golden Peach Pork Chops
      • 2.5.5  Asian Pork Chops
      • 2.5.6  Slow-Cooked Cherry Pork Chops
      • 2.5.7  Super Tender Italian Pork Chops      
      • 2.5.8 Zippy Skippy Pork Chops                                                                                     
    • 2.6 Pin It for Later Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops


Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops Step-by-Step

For these crockpot ranch pork chops, you just do a couple layers.  Well, sorta layers anyways.  Most crockpot cooking seems to do better with layers.  It cooks more evenly.  It’s best to spray or butter the slow cooker insert before you add the chops.  But other than that…it’s just pork chops, ranch then the gravy mix.

But I digress a bit.  For THIS recipe...It’s best to spray or butter the slow cooker insert before you add the chops.  But other than that, it’s just pork chops, ranch then the gravy mix.

Find these tasty crockpot ranch pork chops and lots more like it @ https://www.slowcookerkitchen.com

Then just cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low.  I’ve NOT made them on high.  I’ve heard other people do it with really good results…NOT so for me personally.  I’ve never had decent results for any pork chop recipe on the high setting.  So I personally stick with low.  Almost always.

Find these tasty crockpot ranch pork chops and lots more like it @ https://www.slowcookerkitchen.com

It might just be my personal taste when it comes to pork chop texture.  I prefer it sorta falls apart.  Like “cut it with a fork” texture.

Any time I’ve tried crock pot pork chops on high, a knife is required.  And a lot of chewing.  SOOOO, for me, low is the answer.  If you decide to try for high, go for 3 ½ or 4 hours.  They’ll be cooked, but I can’t guarantee they’ll be tender.


Ranch Pork Chops Video

Here’s the video/slideshow. For those folks that prefer to watch as opposed to read.  Enjoy and let me know if you’ve got any questions…


Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix & Chicken Gravy Recipe Options

If you really like the idea of making these crockpot ranch pork chops BUT you don’t want to…or can’t…use the prepackaged stuff…no worries!  You can make your own without much trouble.

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

You can find my own homemade ranch dressing mix here.  There are lots of ranch dressing mix recipes on the net, in cookbooks, etc.  This is the one WE like.

Slow Cooker Ranch Dressing Recipes

If you have a food processor or blender, you can “pulse” the ingredients together pretty quickly.  Then just store in an airtight canister of some sort.

It lasts about 3 months without clumping or losing its flavor.  And 2 tablespoons equals a packet of the store-bought variety.

Homemade Chicken Gravy Recipe

You can also make your own gravy.  It isn’t difficult either.  I have NOT tried “from scratch” gravy in the slow cooker.  There’s every possibility I’ll get around to it one of these days…but not today J

BUT this is very easy to make on the stove top…and it doesn’t take a lot of time either.  It’s a great alternative if you need to cut back on salt, want to decrease your food additives or just plain RUN OUT of packets…

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

Bring the chicken stock/broth to a boil over medium heat.  Dissolve the cornstarch in about 1/4 cup of cold water.  Add the poultry seasoning and mix well.

Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling chicken broth.  Stir as you go, pour with one hand and stir with the other.  Turn to medium-low heat and cook until thick.


AND last but not least…well it isn’t really last because there are MORE CROCKPOT PORK CHOP RECIPES on down posts 🙂  I will say next...how about next.


Printable Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops

Okay, NEXT up are the Printable and “Pin it for Later” ranch crockpot pork chops.  So again, enjoy and let me know if you have any questions or suggestions too, please.

3 ingredient crock pot pork chops

3-Ingredient Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops

Gwen@SlowCookerKitchen.com
If you're looking for a quick and easy...but still super YUMMY slow cooker pork chop recipe...try these 3-ingredient crockpot ranch pork chops! There are homemade options for both the gravy and the ranch dressing mix PLUS a big list of other crockpot pork chops.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 5 mins
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thick-cut pork chops bone-in seem to work better
  • 3 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
  • 15 ounces chicken gravy
  • butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth pressure cooker recipe only
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch pressure cooker recipe only

Instructions
 

Slow Cooker

  • Place the pork chops in a lightly buttered crockpot insert
  • Sprinkle with the ranch dressing mix and pour the gravy over the top
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours

Instant Pot

  • Sprinkle the pork chops with ranch seasoning on both sides.
  • Set pot to sauté and cook pork chops in melted butter for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove chops.
  • Scrape the pot to deglaze. Add 2/3 to 1 cup chicken broth and the gravy to the pot and mix well. Add the chops and flip to coat.
  • Cook on manual high for 8 minutes. Allow to naturally release for 10 more minutes.
  • Remove chops and if your gravy is too thin use a cornstarch slurry (see notes) to thicken.

Oven Baked

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle the chops with ranch seasoning and place in a buttered 9x13 casserole dish. Pour the gravy over the top.
  • Cover and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove lid, flip chops and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.

Stovetop

  • Melt the butter in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the pork chops with ranch and brown 2-3 minutes on each side. Turn the burner to low and cover with gravy.
  • Cover and allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes. Turn chops a couple times and stir the gravy occasionally to make sure it doesn’t stick.

Freezer Meal

  • Make a note on your freezer bag (along with recipe name) that you will need that 15-ounce gravy when preparing this meal.
  • Sprinkle the chops with the ranch dressing. Place in a 1-gallon freezer bag.
  • Lay flat and remove as much air as possible. Label and freeze for up to 8 weeks.

Notes

For the instant pot option, you have to add broth or water for it to function correctly. If you want gravy, this may make it too thin. If it is not thick enough for your liking, then follow this procedure after removing the chops from the pot. Turn the pot back to sauté and stir the liquid well. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with ¼ cup of cold water. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the liquid. This will form a gravy. Serve over pork chops and slow cooker mashed potatoes.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Alternate Ranch Pork Chop Recipe

Find these tasty crockpot ranch pork chops and lots more like it @ https://www.slowcookerkitchen.com

Another, maybe more well known, ranch pork chop recipe for the slow cooker is to use cream of mushroom, or cream of chicken soup.  You can so do this with this exact recipe!

You don’t need to do anything much except swap the gravy for the cream of “whatever” soup of your choice.  I’ve made them that way too and they are good.  It still didn’t work for me on high, just FYI on that one again 🙂


Other Crockpot Pork Chop Recipes

Cream of Mushroom & Soy Pork Chops

Another yummy option…instead of the ranch is to use soy sauce.  Don’t get me wrong.  I LOVE me some ranch.  You can find all lots of ranch recipes on this website…

  • Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Potatoes
  • Crockpot Ranch Chicken and Mushrooms
  • Crock Pot Ranch Beef Stew
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta 
  • Bacon Ranch Crockpot Stuffed Mushrooms

So, you can see from that list Slow Cooker Kitchen (hehe, Gwen and crew) likes/like ranch.  But I’m a fan of soy sauce too.

This recipe is slightly sweet and a bit tangy.  And it’s delish!

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 6 pork chops
  • 1 (5 ounce) bottle soy sauce
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

Use the same method as the crockpot ranch pork chops in the main part of this post…

First, oil or spray or lightly butter the crock pot insert.  Lay the pork chops in the bottom and sprinkle with the brown sugar.

Next, mix the soy sauce and cream of mushroom soup in a separate bowl, the pour it over the top.

Lastly, cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.


Drunk Monkey Garlic & Mushroom Pork Chops

When I first saw this recipe, I laughed.  Loudly.  Drunken monkey. Awesome.  But I figured, what the heck…I’d give it a whirl.  They were good J                                  

  • 4 thick cut bone-in pork chops
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 small (3 ounce) can mushrooms, drained (optional)
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Place the pork chops in the bottom of the crockpot.

Next, mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl, then pour over the chops.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.


Super Easy BBQ Pork Chops       

And here's a great barbecue pork chop recipe...when you don't have any barbecue sauce handy 🙂

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce                                                                  
  • 10.75 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 6 pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine the soup, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup in a separate bowl, set aside.

Sprinkle the pork chops with both the onion and garlic powders and place in an oiled slow cooker.

Second, pour the soup mixture over the top.

Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours.


Golden Peach Pork Chops

When we’re in the mood for fruity chops…we usually grill.  But grilling isn’t always an option.  Like as I write the post…it’s January and sleeting outside.

I personally don’t have a roof over my patio.  For those of you that go.  GO YOU.  I’m slightly envious.

So alas…when I can’t grill my chops and peaches, this recipe works great.  And if you want a more grilled/charred taste to go with it…you can always brown the chops for a couple minutes before tossing everything in the slow cooker.

Cast iron skillets rock for this option.  OR you can also look into a 3-in-1 crockpot.  You can brown your chops then add the other ingredients.  And it’s all in one pot for easy cleanup J

  • 1 (28 ounce) can peaches
  • 4 to 6 bone-in pork chops, thick cut
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Place the pork chops in the bottom of a buttered crockpot insert.

Drain the peaches and save 1/3 cup of the juice in a separate bowl.

Pour the peaches over the pork chops and mix the remaining ingredients with the peach juice.

Next, pour the mixture over the chops.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.


 Asian Pork Chops

How about Chinese style pork chops?  That’s a mood I can almost always get behind…yeah, I have a thing for Chinese.  It’s also very easy and great with rice!                                                                             

  • 6 thick cut pork chops
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 to 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Here’s another one that works exactly like the crockpot ranch pork chops in the main part of this recipe…

In goes the chops sprinkled with the salt and pepper.

Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl then pour the sauce over the pork chops

Cover and cook…you guessed it…6 to 8 hours


 Slow-Cooked Cherry Pork Chops

These cherry chops are pretty sweet so they’re a great option for when you’re in that mood…just like the peachy ones listed above.  You don’t have to do any sort of mixing on this one.  It’s one of those “dump recipes” and it’s only 3 ingredients too!     

It’s also one of those chop recipes that works a little better if you brown the meat a bit first.  So if you have the time, just brown them on both sides for 2 or 3 minutes before placing them in the slow cooker.

I personally sprinkle them with a touch of salt and pepper first, but some folks prefer the complete sweetness of the cherries to come through.                                                        

  • 6 thick bone-in pork loin chops
  • 1 cup canned cherry pie filling
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Sprinkle the pork chops with the salt and pepper

Slightly brown the pork chops in either a skillet or 3-in-1 crockpot, place them in the slow cooker

Drizzle them with the lemon juice and top with the cherry pie filling

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours


 Super Tender Italian Pork Chops      

  • 4 boneless pork chops                                                                            
  • 2 cups Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Sprinkle the pork chops with the pepper.

Brown over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (optional).

In a separate bowl, mix the salad dressing and soy sauce.

Pour over the chops.

Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours.


Zippy Skippy Pork Chops                                                                                     

These pork chops are a great option when you want a little more heat.  They aren’t Texas chili hot or anything.  Just a nice flavor.  And again…super easy too!

  • 6 thick cut boneless pork loin chops
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups chili sauce
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced

Place the pork chops in a lightly butter slow cooker insert.

Sprinkle the chops with the chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic.

Pour the chili sauce over the top.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.


We hope you liked this recipe and ALL the alternatives.  If you have any suggestions or questions...give us a shout out via Contact Gwen.  I'm up for answering questions and trying out recipes upon request...don't forget to Rock That Crock! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Pin It for Later Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops

  • Find these tasty crockpot ranch pork chops and lots more like it @ https://www.slowcookerkitchen.com
  • Find these tasty crockpot ranch pork chops and lots more like it @ https://www.slowcookerkitchen.com
  • Find these tasty crockpot ranch pork chops and lots more like it @ https://www.slowcookerkitchen.com
  • Find these tasty crockpot ranch pork chops and lots more like it @ https://www.slowcookerkitchen.com
« Butter and Herb Crockpot Mushrooms
Slow Cooker General Tso Chicken »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lee Thayer says

    September 02, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I am so looking forward to making this, I will use pork loin, thick cut in place of chops, will post results soon. Thanks, Gwen, for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • gwen says

      September 23, 2017 at 11:30 am

      That sounds like an awesome recipe you're making up Lee. I hope it works well for you. And you are also very welcome.

      Reply
  2. Lee Thayer says

    September 14, 2017 at 6:54 am

    WOW, delicious! Homemade Ranch Seasoning, 6 hours, fall off the bone and so tender!

    Reply
    • gwen says

      September 23, 2017 at 11:20 am

      I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Lee Thayer says

    October 14, 2017 at 4:04 am

    The Drunk Monkey version is in the slow cooker as I write this, will let you know the results shortly, and I used really thick cut boneless loin chops, I will send you a photo of the chops. I am really looking forward to enjoying this 🙂

    Reply
    • gwen says

      October 30, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Sounds awesome Lee. I hope they turned out great!

      Reply
  4. Lee Thayer says

    February 11, 2018 at 6:43 am

    5 stars
    I tried the variant you have listed with the Ranch Dressing mix and cream of chicken soup. I used homemade cream of mushroom soup, and homemade ranch dressing mix. and 4 thick cut loins, which a loin is basically the center of the pork chop. Outstanding! This needs 10 stars. Thank you for a great recipe, Gwen.

    Reply
    • gwen says

      February 11, 2018 at 7:51 am

      That sounds delicious Lee! I'm very glad it worked well. And you're very welcome.

      Reply
  5. Martha D. says

    October 13, 2020 at 9:37 am

    Hi Gwen,

    Just wondering if you ever brown the chops first before crock pot for color and flavor. Many recipes suggest it. I’m not looking to increase my labor or dirty a pan, just wondered.

    When you say “thick” chop, can you give a range? My local butcher has 3/4 inch and 1.5 inches but nothing between, idiots. If I need 1 inch I may have to go Krogering or Giant Eagling or Meijering. LOL!

    In alternative recipes where soy sauce is an ingredient, is low sodium soy sauce ok? Again other bloggers suggest that low sodium soy sauce changes the taste. I don’t use much soy sauce due to sodium issues with the spousal unit but wondered about your experience with this. Im not sure if the “don’t use low sodium soy sauce” is valid. Personally a higher sodium dish every couple weeks is not a death sentence. Just sayin.

    Thx.

    Reply
    • Gwen says

      October 13, 2020 at 10:16 am

      LOL Martha, you are SO funny. I love that it sounded like reading my own writing style as I read your comments. Thanks so much for the morning grins!

      Now...for your questions. I HAVE browned my chops in the past, I did not and have never for this recipe. I am guessing (and it is only a guess) that by buttering the slow cooker insert very well, they sort of brown on their own.

      I would honestly suggest you try it without the extra step once, see if you like them that way, and if not then brown them. We like them just fine. But preferences vary or there wouldn't be millions of recipes and restaurants.

      On the soy sauce, I am literally writing a new chicken wing recipe right now and I talked about this. I use regular soy sauce and Bragg's alternative. Yes, it does change the taste. Is it gross? No, just different. I do prefer soy and I do use low sodium sometimes. Just like Bragg's, it's different. Not gross, just a slight difference.

      There are my thoughts and my experience. I hope that helps you some. Now I am off to clean the yard for a the grandbaby's birthday party this weekend! Have a great day 🙂

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Easy Family Meals: Slow Cooker Recipes For Busy Summer Nights says:
    July 2, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    […] Found from: Slow Cooker Kitchen […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Gwen@SlowCookerKitchen
Gwen@SlowCookerKitchen.com

Hi! I'm Gwen. And I have a confession to make. I now own 11 slow cookers & 4 pressure cookers. What started out as a necessity, turned into a mild obsession. And then into Slow Cooker Kitchen.
The goal for this site started out as quick & easy cooking. Then healthier and from-scratch options got added. And now it's evolved into freezer meal cooking too. Who knows what's next. Come join me on this slightly crazed crockpot-pressure cooker journey.

Our Newest Offerings

Simple 3 Envelope Pot Roast 2

3 Packet Crock Pot Pot Roast with Gravy

Mongolian Beef ready to serve

Copycat PF Chang's Mongolian Beef Slow Cooker Recipe [Crockpot, Instant Pot, Skillet & Freezer Recipes]

Budget friendly, quick and tasty slow cooker taco meat! With crockpot, oven-baked, pressure cooker, & freezer friendly directions!

How to Make Slow Cooker Ground Beef Tacos [Crock Pot, Instant Pot, Stovetop & Freezer Meal Directions]

Deliciously easy, kid approved homemade chicken taquitos! With slow cooker, oven-baked, instant pot, & freezer meal directions!

Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Taquitos [Easy Instant Pot, Crockpot, Freezer & Oven Baked Directions]

Simple and tasty, deliciously easy mississippi pot roast sandwiches! With crockpot, oven-baked, pressure cooker, & freezer friendly directions!

Simple, Sanity-Saving Mississippi Pot Roast Dinner - Easy Weeknight Meal in Your Oven, Instant Pot or Crockpot + Freezer Meal

Cheap and easy, quick and tasty scalloped potatoes and ham in slow cooker! With slow cooker, oven-baked, pressure cooker, & freezer friendly directions!

Amazingly Easy Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham [Pressure Cooker, Oven-Baked, Freezer, Crockpot Directions]

Affiliate Disclosure

Slow Cooker Kitchen/AmaZanZo LLC/Gwen Jones is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Purchasing through our links will in no way increase your price, we just receive a small commission.

Footer

Hi! I'm Gwen. And I have a confession to make. I now own 11 slow cookers & 4 pressure cookers. What started out as a necessity, turned into a mild obsession. And then into Slow Cooker Kitchen.
The goal for this site started out as quick & easy cooking. Then healthier and from-scratch options got added. And now it's evolved into freezer meal cooking too. Who knows what's next. Come join me on this slightly crazed crockpot-pressure cooker journey. Read More…

My Favorites

Simple 3 Envelope Pot Roast 2
Mongolian Beef ready to serve
Budget friendly, quick and tasty slow cooker taco meat! With crockpot, oven-baked, pressure cooker, & freezer friendly directions!
Deliciously easy, kid approved homemade chicken taquitos! With slow cooker, oven-baked, instant pot, & freezer meal directions!
Simple and tasty, deliciously easy mississippi pot roast sandwiches! With crockpot, oven-baked, pressure cooker, & freezer friendly directions!
Cheap and easy, quick and tasty scalloped potatoes and ham in slow cooker! With slow cooker, oven-baked, pressure cooker, & freezer friendly directions!
  • Contact
  • Sign Up
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • More Legal Stuff
  • Blog Hops

Copyright © 2023 Slow Cooker Kitchen on the Brunch Pro Theme