If you are looking for a delicious recipe you can throw together in less than two minutes, then look no further! That is exactly what this Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Pork Chops recipe is!
Aunt Lou here.
I had come across a monster pack of assorted pork loin chops on Manager’s Special (aka freeze or use now or forever hold your peace) so I needed to figure out what I was going to make pretty quick. I could have frozen them, but I hate trying to thaw out a huge pack of meat. I’d rather just use it up right away.
Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
So for the first half of my pack of chops, I made Crock Pot Pork Chop Stuffing. I had three huge chops left and needed to make something with what I had on hand. I got to thinkin’ back of some of my favorite recipes and Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Chicken came to mind…so I thought, why not try it with pork chops! I love a simple recipe that has delicious flavor, don’t you?!
Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 2 lbs bone-in pork chops
- lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Cover the bottom of crock pot with a layer of pork chops only one deep
- Sprinkle the layer liberally with lemon pepper seasoning
- Place any remaining pork chops on top and sprinkle liberally with seasoning
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3½ - 4 hours
Slow Cooker Recommendation
For this delicious Crock Pot Lemon Pepper Pork Chops recipe, I used my Travel Crock Pot. You can use your favorite 4-6 quart crock pot. If you are making a smaller amount of chops, then you can use a smaller crock pot and vice versa, more pork chops will work well in a larger crock pot. This is the perfect recipe to tailor to your needs!
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Im buying chops to try this recipe. What thickness do you recommend since i have to purchase them anyway
I would say these are “average” thickness. They aren’t the thin cut ones nor the super thick ones. Hope you enjoy this as much as we do!
Can you put baby potatoes in with the pork chops?
Hi Cj!
I haven’t tried adding baby potatoes to this recipe. If I did, I would probably add in some broth or water to make sure the potatoes get cooked all the way. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!
Aunt Lou
The trick with potatoes in the crock is to cut them in half (baby potatoes), season and oil them slightly, and then set the cut side against the side walls of the crock. They’ll brown. I promise you. A little lemon marinade for liquid might be a nice touch but I wouldn’t do too much. I have done this with baby back ribs in the crock and they brown as if they’d been on the BBQ. Try it!
Can i use frozen pork chops or do i need to thaw them out?
Hi Ashley!
The FDA recommends always thawing meat before cooking it in a slow cooker.
Enjoy!
Aunt Lou
Hi! I tried these & unfortunately we didnt have a good outcome. I was so disappointed! I love lemon pepper! The chops were extremely dry. I will try again . I promise! Thanks for this recipe!
Hi Ellyn!
It sounds like your crock pot is cooking hot. Next time, check your chops earlier using a meat thermometer. That should help you to have juicy and tender pork chops to enjoy! I hope that helps!
Aunt Lou
PERFECT… was leary about no liquid but I went for it (used my rectangular 3.5.crock pot…high four hours ..yup perfect…ps i use a lot of your recipes but I …with most recipes add my own thingy but this was done as is and so easy …will make it again forsure THANK YOU …wish I could post the pic for you 😉
ps i used four bone in chops and the fit in one layer …
I’m so glad you liked it Christine! And love that you make the recipes your own and tweak them to your personal tastes! That’s what makes cooking fun!
Thank you for taking the time to come and leave such a kind comment!
Aunt Lou
I have 2 1” thick bone in chops. Would you modify the recipe when making only two chops?
Hi Kathleen!
I haven’t tried this with only 2 chops. I would use a smaller crock pot and watch closely the first time you make it to adjust the cooking time as needed. If you give it a try, let me know how it goes!
Aunt Lou
Ok, so I’m kind of determined to try this with boneless chops, because I never buy bone-in chops…how much, and what kind, of liquid would you recommend I add for a creamy lemon pepper outcome? Also, how would you adapt this recipe for bone-in chicken thighs? Thanks for any advice you can offer
Hi Becca!
I have never tried making this to make it a creamy lemon pepper. You might try using a cream soup. As for bone-in chicken thighs, I haven’t tried it, but think you could do the recipe the same as you do with the pork chops, just watch it closely the first time you make it so you can know the exact timing. If you give it a try, let me know how it goes!
~Aunt Lou
Hi! I was wondering if this would work with Boneless Chops? It really does sound tasty…easy, too 🙂 Thank you!
Hi Elizabeth!
This recipe works best with bone-in chops since you aren’t adding any other liquid to your crock pot. If you already have boneless chops and are looking for a recipe, I’ll put some ideas below of some of my favorites with boneless. Enjoy!
http://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-pork-chop-stuffing/
http://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-smothered-pork/
http://www.recipesthatcrock.com/homestyle-crock-pot-pork-chops/
http://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-angel-pork-chops/
Aunt Lou
Thank you so much 🙂 I really appreciate the links!!
I quiet like the sound of this recipe but would ask you and Sue Bond what is and where can lemon pepper be bought in the UK?
Hi Anita!
Lemon Pepper seasoning is available in most US grocery stores in the spice section. If your grocery store does not have it, I found this on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Schwartz-Lemon-Pepper-55-g/dp/B00J4LCCSE
Enjoy!
Aunt Lou
I really love your recipes i have never used my slow cooker so much,am going to cook the lemon pepper chops tomorrow so from a very windy chilly united kingdom thank you best wishes sue very big fan.
Hi Sue!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Stay warm!
Aunt Lou
Typically when I do crock pot pork chops, I add some sort of soup (either cheese soup, or mushroom soup) with just a little bit of milk for “sauce”. This recipe seems like it will dry out the pork chops with nothing in there – was there any issues with this?
Hi Jim!
It didn’t dry out for me. The slow cooker is really good about cooking meats, particularly those with bone-in, well in their own juices. With that said, it is important to not overcook, so if you have a hot slow cooker, watch it closely the first time so that you know how long your slow cooker needs to cook them. If you are using boneless chops, I would recommend this recipe: http://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-pork-chop-stuffing/. Enjoy!
Aunt Lou