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<span class="recipe-badge">WeightWise Recipe</span>
<h1 class="recipe-title">Spicy Ranch Slow Cooker<br>Pork Chops</h1>
<p class="recipe-description">Four ingredients, one slow cooker, and practically zero effort — these bone-in pork chops slow cook in a boldly seasoned ranch and beef broth until they're fall-off-the-bone tender. Set it up in the morning and come home to dinner already done.</p>
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<span class="meta-label">Course</span>
<span class="meta-value">Main Dish</span>
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<span class="meta-label">Cuisine</span>
<span class="meta-value">American</span>
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<span class="meta-label">Prep Time</span>
<span class="meta-value">5 min</span>
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<span class="meta-value">3 hrs</span>
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<span class="meta-value">2</span>
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<li><span class="ingredient-amount">2</span> bone-in pork chops, thick cut</li>
<li><span class="ingredient-amount">1 packet</span> spicy ranch seasoning mix</li>
<li><span class="ingredient-amount">1 can</span> low-sodium beef broth</li>
<li><span class="ingredient-amount">3 cloves</span> garlic, minced</li>
<li><span class="ingredient-amount">½</span> white onion, sliced</li>
<li><span class="ingredient-amount">—</span> fresh parsley, to garnish <span class="ingredient-optional">(optional)</span></li>
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<div class="step-title">Season the pork chops</div>
<p class="step-text">Use half the spicy ranch seasoning packet to rub generously over both sides of each pork chop, pressing the seasoning into the meat so it adheres well.</p>
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<div class="step-title">Build the slow cooker</div>
<p class="step-text">Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ranch seasoning into the beef broth until dissolved. Pour the broth mixture over the onions and garlic.</p>
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<div class="step-title">Add the pork chops</div>
<p class="step-text">Nestle the seasoned pork chops into the slow cooker, submerging the bottom half in the broth while keeping the top seasoning above the liquid.</p>
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<p class="step-text">Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, or on low for 5–6 hours, until the pork is completely tender and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F. The meat should pull away from the bone easily.</p>
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<p class="step-text">Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5–8 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened. Spoon over the pork chops before serving.</p>
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<p class="step-text">Plate the pork chops and spoon the cooked onions alongside. Drizzle with the reduced cooking liquid if making the pan sauce and finish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.</p>
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<li><strong>Bone-in is the way to go:</strong> Bone-in pork chops stay dramatically more tender and juicy in a slow cooker than boneless — the bone conducts heat evenly and adds flavor to the broth as it cooks.</li>
<li><strong>Don't skip the pan sauce:</strong> The cooking liquid is packed with flavor from the ranch, garlic, and pork — reducing it takes 8 minutes and turns it into a genuinely great sauce that elevates the whole dish.</li>
<li><strong>Low & slow option:</strong> Cook on low for 5–6 hours for even more tender results — great for setting up before work in the morning.</li>
<li><strong>Serving ideas:</strong> These are incredible over cauliflower mash to soak up the sauce, alongside our Apple Cabbage Slaw for a bright contrast, or with roasted green beans.</li>
<li><strong>Scale up easily:</strong> Double the recipe for a 4-serving batch — just make sure the pork chops fit in a single layer in the slow cooker for even cooking.</li>
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<span class="nutrition-header-title">Nutrition Per Serving</span>
<span class="nutrition-header-note">Estimates only · Per pork chop · Does not include optional pan sauce</span>
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<span class="nutrition-value">285</span>
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<span class="nutrition-value">6g</span>
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<span class="nutrition-value">34g</span>
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<span class="nutrition-value">12g</span>
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<span class="nutrition-value">1g</span>
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<div class="nutrition-disclaimer">* Nutritional values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand. Always consult a registered dietitian for personalized guidance.</div>
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