When the day has been long and the kitchen needs to work a little harder for you, this simple slow cooker pork recipe is the kind of supper that saves the evening. With just four ingredients, raw pork cutlets turn tender and flavorful with almost no fuss, making it a practical family meal for busy summer nights when nobody wants to stand over a hot stove.
Serve this pork over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles so you can catch every bit of the savory sauce. On the side, simple green beans, sweet corn, a cucumber salad, or sliced tomatoes make the meal feel fresh and complete, and a basket of warm rolls is always welcome at the table.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Summer Evening Relief
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 raw pork cutlets
Directions
1. Place the raw pork cutlets in an even layer in the bottom of a black slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture over the pork cutlets, making sure the meat is well coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
5. Gently spoon some of the sauce over the pork before serving, and plate with mashed potatoes or noodles and a vegetable on the side.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters: If your family prefers a plainer flavor, use cream of chicken soup instead of cream of mushroom soup for a smoother sauce without mushroom pieces.
Extra flavor: Add a few sliced onions or a handful of mushrooms to the slow cooker before cooking if you want a heartier, more savory supper.
Thicker sauce: If you'd like the gravy a little thicker, remove the cooked pork, then whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for about 10 to 15 minutes more.
Make it a full meal: This dish is especially comforting with egg noodles, but it also works beautifully over rice if you want something easy to stretch for bigger appetites at the table.
Storage tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors get even cozier by the next day, so this is a lovely make-ahead option for lunch or an easy second supper.
