Description
Savory ranch pork chops and potatoes create a hearty one-pot meal perfect for family dinners. Slow-cooked ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering rich flavors that comfort and satisfy from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless pork chops (¾ inch thick or bone-in)
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) red potatoes (quartered)
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps dry ranch seasoning
- 2 tsps apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsps butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Cleanse red potatoes and quarter into uniform, bite-sized chunks to guarantee consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Protein Searing: Heat skillet to medium-high, lightly coat with olive oil, and quickly sear pork chops until a golden-brown crust develops, approximately 2-3 minutes per side to lock in robust flavors.
- Ranch Seasoning Blend: Whisk olive oil, dry ranch seasoning, and apple cider vinegar into a harmonious marinade, ensuring complete ingredient integration and smooth consistency.
- Crockpot Layering: Create a foundational potato base by spreading quartered potatoes evenly across the bottom of the crockpot, establishing a robust cooking surface.
- Protein Placement: Delicately position seared pork chops atop the potato layer, distributing them evenly to promote uniform heat circulation and flavor infusion.
- Seasoning Distribution: Cascade ranch seasoning mixture over pork chops and potatoes, using gentle motions to ensure comprehensive coating and flavor penetration.
- Moisture Enhancement: Strategically disperse cubed butter across the dish’s surface, allowing slow melting to introduce additional richness and depth during cooking process.
- Slow Cooking Technique: Secure crockpot lid and select cooking method – high setting for 3 hours or low setting for 5-6 hours – until pork chops reach optimal tenderness and potatoes are completely cooked through.
- Final Refinement: Upon completion, assess seasoning and make subtle salt and pepper adjustments, gently stirring to redistribute melted butter and seasonings before serving.
Notes
- Searing Technique: Quickly brown pork chops in a hot skillet to lock in juices and create a flavorful exterior, enhancing overall dish depth.
- Potato Preparation: Cut potatoes uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the meal.
- Marinade Distribution: Pour ranch seasoning mixture carefully to ensure every ingredient gets coated for maximum flavor infusion.
- Butter Melting Strategy: Strategically place butter cubes on top to gradually melt and create a rich, silky sauce during slow cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg