Well, now, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ easy to make and real tasty, let me tell ya, this slow cooker pork chops and rice is the way to go. Ain’t no fuss, no mess, just put it all in the pot and let it do its thing. Y’all can call it a “dump meal,” but it’s a darn good one, I’ll tell ya that.
Now, first things first. When you’re makin’ this dish, you gotta make sure your pork chops ain’t frozen. You can sure put raw pork in the slow cooker, but don’t even think about puttin’ them frozen. It’ll take too long to heat up right, and that’s when things start gettin’ unsafe. So, thaw out your pork chops first, trust me on that one.
Now, pork chops ain’t the fattiest meat out there. So, you gotta be careful with how long you cook ‘em. If you cook ‘em too long, they’re gonna turn out chewy and dry, even if they’re tender enough to fall apart with a fork. To keep ‘em moist, you gotta make sure you’re spoonin’ all that nice, juicy cooking liquid over ’em when they’re done. It’ll help keep the meat from gettin’ all tough, and it’ll soak up all that flavor.
And here’s the best part, y’all: you don’t gotta worry ‘bout watchin’ the pot every few minutes. Just throw everything in, set it on low, and let the slow cooker do its job. Low and slow is the secret, and I swear, the taste is worth the wait. If you cook them on High, it’ll dry out that meat faster than a cactus in the desert. So, be patient, it’ll pay off!
So, let’s get to the ingredients, shall we? You’ll need:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, whichever you like)
- 1 cup of rice (white or brown, up to you)
- 2 cups of chicken broth (or water if you ain’t got broth)
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup (some folks use cream of chicken too)
- 1 onion, chopped (if you like that onion taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: some garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor, if you feel fancy
Now, here’s how you put it together:
- Start by sprayin’ your slow cooker with a little bit of cooking spray, so things don’t stick.
- Put your rice in the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread it out nice and even-like.
- Next, place your pork chops right on top of that rice. Don’t be shy, just lay ‘em down there.
- In a bowl, mix up your chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and onions. Pour that all over the pork chops and rice. Add a little salt, pepper, and any extra seasonings you want.
- Cover it up, turn the slow cooker on low, and let it cook for about 6 to 7 hours. You’ll know it’s done when the pork chops are tender and the rice is cooked through.
And there you go, that’s it! You got yourself a hearty meal with hardly any work at all. You just gotta make sure you don’t rush it, like I said. Let the slow cooker do its thing, and when you open that lid, it’ll be like a smell straight from heaven. The rice will be nice and fluffy, and the pork chops will be fall-apart tender. Spoon that juicy goodness all over the chops, and you got yourself a meal that’ll make you forget about the troubles of the day.
One thing to keep in mind: every slow cooker is a little different, so you might have to adjust the time a bit. If yours cooks faster, check ‘em earlier, and if it’s slower, let it go a bit longer. But just remember, low and slow is the key.
So, there ya have it—slow cooker pork chops and rice. Simple, easy, and tasty. Ain’t no better way to feed the family without breakin’ a sweat. Now, go on and give it a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
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