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Slow Cooker Pork Chops And Rice
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A creamy one-dish crock pot meal made with pork chops, rice, onion soup mix, and cream of mushroom soup.
serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
24 reviews
8 comments
ingredients
4 pork chops or pork steaks
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 can (10.75 ounce size) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups water
directions
If desired, brown the pork chops in a skillet first.
Add the rice to the crock pot. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the onion soup mix. Evenly place the pork chops over the top or the rice.
Spoon the mushroom soup over the pork, then sprinkle the remaining onion soup mix over that. Pour the water over the top.
Cover, cook on low for 4-6 hours or until done.
Optional: Add one can of sliced mushrooms (drained) on top of the chops.
crock pot notes
Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.recipe tips
To prevent the rice from becoming mushy, make sure it's evenly spread at the bottom of the crock pot.
For added flavor, include garlic powder or herbs like thyme or parsley.
For a creamier texture, add a half cup of sour cream or cream cheese to the soup mixture 15 minutes before serving.
If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little more water or broth.
Try adding a splash of white wine to the soup mixture for depth.
To make sure the pork chops are tender, avoid overcooking them in the crock pot.
Always taste and adjust the seasoning before serving, as the flavors may intensify during cooking.
common recipe questions
Can I use a different type of rice?
Yes, but cooking times may vary. Brown rice, for instance, takes longer to cook.
What can I use instead of onion soup mix?
A mix of dried onion flakes, beef bouillon powder, and a pinch of onion powder can be used.
Is there a substitute for cream of mushroom soup?
Cream of chicken or celery soup can be used as alternatives.
Can I make this dish without browning the pork chops?
Yes, but browning adds flavor and texture to the meat.
What can I use instead of water?
Chicken or vegetable broth can be used for added flavor, especially if you use an alternative to the onion soup mix.
How do I store and reheat leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or oven.
Can this dish be frozen?
Yes, it can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
nutrition data
508 calories, 21 grams fat, 48 grams carbohydrates, 29 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
August 28, 2022
I make this all the time!! But I have never made it with the rice in with it! For all of those complaining about the rice, do as I do⦠make the rice separate and put the pork and juices on top when serving!
July 30, 2022
Wanted something different to make in the slow cooker while in our NC Summer heat wave. Found this recipe and made it. I added celery/onion/carrots to create a bit of pilaf effect and 1/2 cup extra water since I added vegetables. It is a great recipe and I'll make it again...
2 cups of water is way too much for the crockpot. Only use 1 to 1 and 1/4.
The correct ratio of rice to water is 1:2. You definitely need 2 cups of water or the rice will not cook properly.
March 27, 2018
I put this together because it sounded easy and fast. After the assembly and start I came back to this site and read the reviews. I must say I was worried. Big mistake to be worried. I played cards for 4 plus hours, came home put the crock on warm and it was perfect. If your rice was mushy did you use minute? If you want rice like you get with Chinese food then do not put cream soup with it. Our rice was firm but creamy and the pork chops were great. I will make this many times again. Might put a little spice in it though as we like that. Please try and enjoy. Glad I did.
April 23, 2017
After 4 hours of slow cooking on low, my Pork Chops and Rice quickly turned into New England Style Pork Chops. The rice was already over cooked and mushy. I removed the rice and replaced with quartered potatoes, baby carrots and cut up celery stalks. Placed pork chops over the veggies, added one more can of cream of mushroom soup, another onion soup mix and one can of water. Slow cooked everything on low for another 6 hours. Pork vhops were tender and veggies were cooked. Good gravy base and a good meal was had. 😁
UPDATE: VERDICT ON MY ABOVE POSTED VARIATION Well this didn't turn out nearly as well as I'd hoped, partially for cooking it too long waiting for family delayed so I'm not sure how much that extra time was a factor. Like many of the commentators on the source recipe below, the rice texture was problematic for me...it was quite mushy...perhaps due to too much liquid, too much cooking time, or the general poor quality of crock pot rice (in my device?)...needs more data to tease this out. There was too much grease within the entire mixture, so trimming off most of the excess fat and/or pre-browning the pork chops may have improved this. The apples were nearly tasteless so really didn't enhance the dish at all...not sure what variety of apple might have done better here. The onions, which were cut in long thin slices needed to be completely separated by cutting off more of the base. The seasoning was inadequate for this dish...likely because there was much more meat than in the original inspirational recipe below. Since I have often over seasoned things previously (and a family member needs to reduce salt intake) I was erring on the side of caution. The wine, which was a very noticeable scent during early cooking was nearly undetectable, so not sure how well it enhanced or detracted from this particular trial. The meat, though not sufficiently seasoned, was of a fine texture and really did fall off of the bones. This was the highlight of the whole conglomeration. If I were to attempt anything even remotely similar again I would likely not cook the rice in the crock pot if I wanted anything like normal textured results. Also it would be prudent to review further comments on similar recipes to see if guidance could be gleaned. If I were to star my current attempt as is it would likely be a 2 1/2 stars...sub-par...
I found this recipe while searching the web for a recipe similar to one in our family known as "Sausage Apple Bake" (I believe). This was a one dish oven prepared meal with Pork sausage rolled into balls, apples, carrots, and rice. I was wanting to use some pork chops, apples, carrots, rice, and onions in a one dish meal that would be similar but couldn't find any online recipes near to the one from my family. The recipe at this website seemed like a good inspiration for cooking creativity using what was available in my kitchen...and it had the added bonus of being a crock pot recipe which is desirable to me since the cooking time is flexible and allows us to have a (hopefully) great dinner without stressing out in the kitchen after a long day. Here's how I prepared my version (and since it's currently cooking the results are pending). Inspired by my grandma, who often creatively used various leavings in her kitchen to make amazing dishes (using things up is my speed, but there's no claim here to being an amazing cook--that's more my husband's speed!) I added a couple of things randomly available to use them up: I set the crock pot on high while I prepared items then when everything was in the pot dialed it back to low. Coated the bottom of the crock pot with some Olive Oil Layered 1/2 of diagonally sliced carrots (2 large ones used) 1/2 of a medium sliced onion 1/2 cup rice 3 pork chops covered with 1/2 of a dried French Onion Soup mix another 1/2 cup rice 1 sliced cored apple repeat pork chops & soup mix another 1/2 cup rice another sliced cored apple repeat carrots & onion 2 pork chops (there were more in the package than expected) about one Tablespoon of barbecue sauce smeared over the meat garlic salt & pepper on the top meat layer only some red wine...a generous half cup, about about 3 cups of water ...Since so many of the comments above complained about the rice texture I layered it in the pot to hopefully infuse the flavor throughout this grain but tried to short the liquid a bit attempting to avoid the mushiness of some others' results. Hopefully this will turn out to be a hit with the family! By the way, on several occasions I have made a similar crock pot recipe to this original one, only as a form of "Beef Burgundy". For that one I usually start with a can or two of mushrooms (or fresh ones if available) using the liquid to replace some of the water. The meat is some type of beef (or occasionally venison) roast that gets an entire packet of French Onion Soup Mix sprinkled on it. Then a can of Cream of Mushroom Soup and a Soup Can of Burgundy or another red wine (I've made this recipe with chicken and white wine too) with a second soup can of liquid, starting with mushroom "juice" and completed with the wine. Depending on what's available in the house I may add fresh onions, garlic, and/or celery to the pot too and some pepper or other seasonings to taste. This dinner is always a Huge Hit with the entire family and we usually serve it over mashed potatoes, though it also goes well over noodles or rice presumably. The gravy is super flavorful and the meat falls off the bones to the degree that it rarely needs cutting. It's so easy to make and likely time & energy friendly when cooked in the crock pot rather than a conventional oven. Thanks for posting this recipe...and for the chance to share feedback at your website!
August 24, 2016
So guys guess what??? My rice isn't mushy, my turkey chops are tender!!! I should've added seasoning at least salt and pepper but I didn't want it to be too salty and the half of cup of water I deleted, I should have kept it but besides that I'd say SUCCESS!! I will be making this again. Different ways and put my own little tweaks in the mix!!! I'm a very happy camper!!
June 16, 2016
This was awesome. We use Jasmine rice so the sticky rice was not a problem. I used pork sirloin cutlets (.99 a pound) cut into little bites. I browned the pork in olive oil in three batches, then browned a can of mushrooms with a pat of butter. I deglazed the pan with the 2 cups of water. I added a cup of French's fried onions on top. I cooked on low for 8 hours. Perfect!
What a waste of time. The rice went mushy within a couple of hours ,had to cook the pork separately, which turned tough.
pork chops good rice crap
Cooking this right now....3 hours on low and the rice is just mush and the meat is no where near done? What's the deal with this recipe???
June 20, 2015
I've made this several times! I do it both with and without the rice. The rice gets a little mushy but not that bad if you have a crock that cooks hot enough. I tried it in my old crock that was dying and it didn't get hot enough to make the rice cook fast and that made it mushy. I like the flavor better of the rice cooked with the meat but sometimes my youngest can be picky and won't eat the rice if it's too soft (I kinda like it soft). But such an easy recipe either way!
This was the worst dish I have ever made..never again....waste of time and rice, pork chops...I followed the recipe as is...cooked for 5 hrs....waste of time..never again... Worst ever dish...it was just mush...the meat was OK but the rice was mush....
December 5, 2014
This was great! I did it on low for 4 hours and it was done. It was a little salty and I think it is was the onion soup mix. The next time I will omit the onion soup mix and just put onions in it. I also would not put the rice in it was a little mushy.
November 3, 2014
I just cook the chops without the rice then serve with rice or noodles or mashed potatoes and cook only for 5-6 hours. The soup makes a delicious gravy.
September 26, 2014
Brown the chips first but don't fully cook. Place on top of rice as directed. Cook on low four hours not 8. Rice wasn't too mushy but I could see it being so if you cooked it 8 hours.
August 9, 2014
This is a dish that can cook while you are at work, making dinnertime quick and easy. Pork chops never tasted so good after the flavor of the onion soup and mushroom soup have had time to simmer together all day.
July 29, 2014
Comfort food never was this simple to make. Prepared foods such as the dried onion soup mix and the canned mushroom soup make this delicious dinner a snap to make. I love to serve fresh steamed broccoli with this main course for a pop of bright green color and crunch to go with the fall-off-the-bone pork chops. Boneless chops work well too.
I wonder if I could do this with dry ranch dressing instead of onion soup mix? I want to do it tomorrow but I don't have any onion soup mix on hand.
October 17, 2013
Cooked this for 4 hours on high and the rice wasn't mushy and the pork was tender.
July 18, 2013
The rice should not be in the crock pot with the pork chops, it get to mushy. The pork chops were very tender.
June 27, 2013
Talk about quick and easy. I followed the recipe as listed, but also added a can of crushed pineapple (with juice) and topped it off with some cinnamon/vanilla pancake syrup. It was gone in no time.
June 27, 2013
I desparately needed something easy for dinner last night so I picked this recipe. It turned out great! Although I probably only cooked it for about 6 hours on low, not the 8-10 recommended.
March 18, 2013
I omitted the water and kept the rice out. Cooked the pork with the soups. I then cooked the rice separate until almost cooked. Pulled the pork chops out and kept them warm and stirred the cooked rice into the gravy made from the soup. Put the pork chops back on top of that and cooked for another 30 minutes so the rice could absorbe some of the soup.
February 27, 2013
DO NOT USE RICE. The rice will turn out mushy. Pork chops were ok. Not a good recipe at all!
October 25, 2012
This recipe is sooooooo good!! I will definitely make it again and again!! From making the recipe I learned NOT to put the rice in the crockpot!!! DEFINATELY make the rice seperatly!!! It got all mushy and gross!!! I had to scoop it put and add other can of mushroom soup and some more onion soup mix in order to continue cooking the pork chops alone in the crock pot!!! The gravy cooked with the pork chops turned out delicious!!! Another thing, I cooked this on high for about 3 1/2 hours because, I was in a hurry, and then for the last hour or so ( after I saw the pork chops were NOT completely raw anymore) I cooked it on low. The pork chops came out super super tender still!!! That was my initial concern with cooking on high but it worked!!! It's a great recipe!!!!
June 17, 2012
I am in the process of cooking this in the crock pot right now. I didn't have the exact ingredients that this recipe called for, and didn't have time to go to the store, so I improvised. Here is what I used that I had on hand. I lightly salted, peppered, and browned 4 center cut boneless pork chops in olive oil. Then I put about 1 1/4 to 1 1/3 cups of uncooked brown rice in the crock pot and placed chops on top. I drizzled remaining olive oil and pork chop drippings from skillet over the chops and then mixed a can and a half of cream of chicken and mushroom soup with equal parts skim milk in the skillet and barely heated until mixed and poured it over the top. I didn't have any onion soup mix, but it typically has too much sodium in it for me. Next time, when I have more time, I will saute some onions in olive oil and put them in with everything in place of the onion soup mix. I noticed it needed a bit more liquid after cooking about 5 hours in order to be moist enough for the remaining cooking time, so I mixed the other half of cream of chicken and mushroom soup with equal part skim milk and added it. The rice is actually done and really yummy right now, but the pork chops although done need to be a bit more tender. So, I will continue to cook for the remaining 3 to 5 hours. I think you could use almost any kind of cream soup and even throw in some vegetables and end up with a very delicious dish! Thank you for this great/easy recipe!
January 25, 2011
This is the best recipe I have made with pork in the crock pot. It tasted to me like city chicken. Very tender & YUMMY! Will make again & again!
November 24, 2010
I cube my pork (use boneless chops) and it becomes more of a rice/pork/casserole. very good.
May 21, 2007
I'm not sure why some people have difficulty with rice in the crock pot but this turned out great for me. Maybe it's the heat of different makes/models or the type of rice? Anyway, browned my pork chops first so they are a little more cooked before putting in the crock so I cooked this on low for 4-5 hours instead. Maybe the longer cooking time makes the rice mushy so try that.
December 14, 2006
Rice was a little over cooked (edible, but texture wasn't spot on). Salty from the soups. Will probably tweak it a bit and try it again.