There is something mighty comforting about a slow cooker supper in the heart of summer, when the garden is busy, the porch is calling, and nobody wants to stand over a hot stove. This 5-ingredient pork dish is the sort of practical meal that feels right at home in a Midwestern kitchen: simple pantry staples, tender pork medallions, and a rich, savory sauce that settles in low and slow while you go on with your day. It is a fine recipe for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or anytime you want a hearty supper with very little fuss.
Spoon this tender pork and its sauce over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy white rice to catch every bit of flavor. A side of green beans, sweet corn, or a cool cucumber salad makes it feel like a true mid-summer meal, and a pan of warm biscuits or thick slices of bread on the table never goes unappreciated.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Mid-Summer Ease Pork Medallions
Servings: 4 to 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 to 2 pounds raw pork medallion slices
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with a little cooking spray or a thin smear of oil if desired for easier cleanup. Arrange the raw pork medallion slices in an even layer in the bottom.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the dry onion soup mix, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth until mostly smooth. Fold in the sliced mushrooms.
3. Spoon the sauce mixture evenly over the pork, making sure the medallions are well covered. Put on the lid and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
4. Once cooked, gently spoon some of the sauce over the pork and serve hot with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Variations & Tips
Make It Creamier: If you like a richer sauce, stir in 1/4 cup sour cream at the very end after cooking. That gives the gravy a softer, silkier finish that is especially good over noodles.
Add Garden Flavor: A handful of chopped fresh parsley or a few sprigs of thyme stirred in before serving can brighten the dish nicely. In summer, that little touch of green makes an old-fashioned supper feel fresh again.
Stretch the Meal: If you need to feed a few extra folks, serve the pork over a generous bed of rice or egg noodles and add an extra side vegetable. The sauce goes a long way and helps make the meal feel plentiful.
Watch the Cooking Time: Pork medallions are leaner and smaller than a big roast, so they do best when not overcooked. Check for tenderness on the earlier end of the cooking range so the meat stays moist.
Mushroom Lover's Version: For deeper mushroom flavor, use baby bella mushrooms instead of white button mushrooms. They give the finished dish a slightly heartier taste and a handsome darker look.
