Mom’s Crock Pot Tomato Soup Pork Chops

This easy Crock Pot Tomato Soup Pork Chops recipe is inspired by one Mom used to make when I was growing up. Well, kinda-sorta.

Mom always made her tomato soup pork chops in the oven. I, of course, wanted to use the slow cooker.

And when I went to the grocery store, boneless pork shoulder roasts were on sale, so I grabbed one instead of pork chops. I could have sliced it into chops myself, but that would have required extra effort.

Sometimes easy wins!

The result was tender, flavorful pork simmered in a simple tomato sauce with onions, Worcestershire sauce and a little brown sugar.

Served with mashed potatoes and sugar snap peas, it made a deliciously satisfying dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple pantry ingredients. Condensed tomato soup makes an easy sauce without much fuss.
• Use pork chops or a roast. Both work, so you can take advantage of what’s on sale.
• Just a few minutes of prep. Layer the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work.
• Tender, flavorful pork. Slow cooking helps turn an inexpensive pork shoulder roast into a comforting dinner.
• Easy to customize. Adjust the seasonings and serve with your favorite sides.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what goes into Mom’s easy slow cooker tomato soup pork chops:

• Pork chops or pork roast: I used a boneless pork shoulder roast, trimming away as much excess fat as possible. Pork chops work, too.
• Onion: Sliced onions add flavor and moisture as they soften during cooking.
• Condensed tomato soup: The base of the simple, savory-sweet sauce.
• Montreal steak seasoning: One of my favorite all-purpose seasonings. Salt and pepper work, too.
• Minute tapioca (affiliate link): Helps thicken the sauce as it cooks.
• Worcestershire sauce: Adds a little savory depth.
• Red wine vinegar: Balances the sweetness of the tomato soup.
• Brown sugar: Just a little to round out the sauce.
• Garlic powder: An easy way to add extra flavor.

How to Make Crock Pot Tomato Soup Pork Chops

This recipe works best in a 4-quart slow cooker (affiliate link).

Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker

Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.

Place half the sliced onions in the bottom.

Step 2: Add the Pork

Season the pork all over with Montreal steak seasoning or salt and pepper.

Place the meat on top of the onions.

Scatter the remaining sliced onions over the pork.

Step 3: Mix the Tomato Sauce

In a bowl, stir together the condensed tomato soup, minute tapioca (affiliate link), Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, brown sugar and garlic powder.

Pour the sauce over the pork and onions.

Step 4: Slow Cook Until Tender

Cover and cook on LOW until the pork is tender.

• Pork shoulder roast: About 7 to 9 hours.
• Pork chops: About 5 to 7 hours, depending on thickness and cut.

The pork should be cooked through and tender. A shoulder roast will generally become softer and easier to shred than lean pork chops.

Step 5: Serve

Transfer the pork to a serving dish and spoon the tomato-onion sauce over the top.

Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or your favorite vegetables.

Pork Chops or Pork Roast: Which Is Better?

Either will work in this recipe, but they give you slightly different results.

Pork shoulder roast has more fat and connective tissue, which helps it become moist and tender during long, slow cooking. It’s a particularly good choice if you want pork that can be easily pulled apart.

Lean pork chops have less fat and may be a better choice if you’re trying to reduce calories, but they can become dry if cooked too long.

For chops, I’d favor thicker cuts and start checking for doneness earlier, especially if you’re using boneless loin chops.

I chose pork shoulder because it was on sale and I knew it would cook up beautifully in the slow cooker.

A Few Tips for the Best Results

Trim excess fat. If using pork shoulder, trim away the large pieces of visible fat before cooking.

Don’t add extra water. The condensed tomato soup and onions provide the liquid for the sauce.

Use minute tapioca. It thickens the sauce as the pork cooks, so there’s no need to make a separate gravy.

Adjust the seasoning. Montreal steak seasoning adds wonderful flavor, but it also contains salt. Taste the finished sauce before adding more.

Watch the cooking time with lean chops. Pork shoulder benefits from long cooking, while lean pork chops can dry out if left in the slow cooker too long. For lean chops, use a meat thermometer (affiliate link) and check for a safe internal temperature of 145°F followed by a 3-minute rest.

What to Serve with Tomato Soup Pork Chops

I served this with mashed potatoes and sugar snap peas, and it was a wonderful combination.

The tomato sauce is especially good spooned over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.

For a lighter dinner, try serving the pork with:

• Steamed broccoli or green beans
• Roasted carrots
• Cauliflower mash
• A simple green salad
• Sautéed zucchini or spinach

It’s the kind of meal that works just as well for an ordinary weeknight as it does for a relaxed Sunday supper.

How I Make This Recipe Work for WW

Pork shoulder isn’t the leanest cut of meat, but it cooks up moist and tender in the slow cooker.

You may be able to save some calories and WW Points by choosing lean pork chops or a leaner roast, but the result will be different.

I’m in maintenance mode, and I’ve learned that I’d rather enjoy a smaller portion of something I really like than a larger portion of something I don’t enjoy as much.

That’s what works for me.

As always, the best choice is the one that works for you.

How Many Calories and WW Points?

How Many Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each serving has 242 calories. and 2 WW Points.

To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
6 PointsPlus (Old plan)

How to Store and Use Leftovers

Store leftover pork and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

Reheat gently in a covered saucepan or microwave (affiliate link) with some of the sauce to help keep the meat moist.

You can also freeze the cooked pork with its sauce for up to 3 months.

Leftover pork is delicious served over rice, tucked into sandwiches or added to a simple vegetable soup.

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More Easy Slow Cooker Pork Recipes

If you enjoy simple, comforting slow cooker dinners like this one, here are a few more recipes to try:

• Italian Slow Cooker Pork and White Beans – A hearty combination of pork, beans and Italian seasonings.
• Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Loin with Applesauce – Tender pork with a touch of apple sweetness.
• Crock Pot Teriyaki Pork Roast – An easy sweet-and-savory pork dinner.
• Steph’s Happy Kid Slow Cooker Pork Chops – Another family-friendly way to prepare pork chops.
• Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Prunes – A comforting pork roast with a delicious sweet-savory combination.
• Crock Pot Pineapple Pork – A fruity twist on slow cooker pork.

Sometimes the best recipes are the ones we adapt from what Mom used to make, using whatever happens to be on sale or already in the kitchen.

If you try Mom’s Crock Pot Tomato Soup Pork Chops, I’d love to hear how you liked them. Did you use pork chops or a pork roast?