Slow Cooker Pigs in a Cornfield
76 Comments Jul 12, 2024
Updated Apr 17, 2025
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Slow Cooker Pigs in a Cornfield is a hearty one-pot meal featuring tender pork chops, sweet corn on the cob, and seasoned potatoes, all simmered together in a rich and creamy sauce.
What are pigs in a cornfield?
This recipe Slow Cooker Pigs in a Cornfield is a request from a gentleman named Buford, a fan from my YouTube channel. Before he suggested this recipe, I had not heard of this recipe before.
If you’ve never heard of this meal before, then you may be wondering just where in the world it came from. I couldn’t find where it originated, but what I could find attributed this dish to cowboys or over the fire cooking.
With those guys and gals in mind, the ingredients make sense! The corn on the cob serves as the “cornfield,” while the fillers of the field are pigs, AKA pork chops (and bacon). The rest of the ingredients add a hearty kick to the overall meal.
Recipe Ingredients
Here is what you need to make this rustic meal. For full ingredient amounts, see the recipe card below the images.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: You’ll need 2 cans and don’t need to add water.
- Milk: Helps create a creamy gravy-like base.
- Corn: Make it easy and grab a bag of frozen half ears.
- Potatoes: Small potatoes, diced.
- Onion: White onion, diced.
- Pork Chops: Grab a pack of about 2 pounds to ensure plenty of servings.
- Bacon: All you need are about 8 slices, cooked, and drained.
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, and dried leaf thyme.
- (The full recipe is in the recipe card below the photos).
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and add the frozen corn standing them up on their ends in a ring around the outer edge of the slow cooker.
Step Two – Add potatoes in the middle of the corn. Sprinkle over onion.
Step Three – Add the pork chops on top of the corn and potatoes. Sprinkle over the cooked bacon.
Step Four – In a medium-sized bowl add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper and thyme. Whisk until smooth. Spread the soup mixture over the top of everything. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Serve and enjoy!
My Serving Suggestions
This recipe has everything you need for a one-pot meal. Serve one of the pork chops along with potatoes and corn on the cob. Here are some other great sides:
- This meal also pairs perfectly with homemade buttered biscuits and/or cornbread.
- If you want to add extra vegetables, you can’t go wrong with green beans and carrots.
- Sliced tomatoes or cucumber salad for a cool, fresh contrast.
Can I make this in a dutch oven?
Going camping and want to use a dutch oven? The YouTube channel Outdoor Cast Iron has an amazing Dutch Oven Pigs in a Cornfield Recipe.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, fresh corn will work just as well as frozen corn.
Yes, different recipes use chorizo, ground sausage like Jimmy Dean’s breakfast sausage, or cubed chicken. But, if you don’t use pork, you can not call it pigs in a cornfield. 🙂
Any remaining pigs in the cornfield can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, stove top, or in the oven.
More Pork Chop Recipes:
bbTry Minnesota Pork Chops for a creamy, comforting meal or BBQ Pork Chops and Potatoes for a sweet and savory twist.
Pork Chop Stroganoff offers rich, hearty flavors, while Alpine Pork Chops add a cheesy, cozy touch.
For something a little different, Pork Chop Cacciatore brings an Italian flair, and Crockpot Pork Chops and Onions keeps things simple and delicious.
Slow Cooker Pigs in a Cornfield
How to Video
Ingredients
- 21 oz. cream of mushroom soup (two 10.5 oz. cans), (don’t add water)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 3/4 tsp. dried leaf thyme
- 6 half ears of corn, (from freezer section of store)
- 5 small potatoes, diced small
- 1 white onion,, diced
- 2 lbs. pork chops
- 8 slices bacon, sliced, cooked and drained
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper and thyme. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the frozen corn standing them up on their ends in a ring around the outer edge of the slow cooker. Add potatoes in the middle of the corn. Sprinkle over onion.
- Add the pork chops on top of the corn and potatoes. Sprinkle over the cooked bacon. Spread over the soup mixture over the top of everything.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Serve and enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Looks yummy!
While the flavor of the meal was good, my pork loins were tough. I was very surprised. they were also dry as if they were very overcooked.
I followed the recipe exactly even warming my crock pot before I put the ingredients in.
I must say I’m pretty sad. I thought for sure that pork would be so tender I could cut it with a fork. As it is I had trouble cutting it with a knife.
Thanks
Hey! This recipe is in my slow cooker as I type. I added a bag of rainbow baby carrots – should I increase cooking time to 8 hours?
I followed this recipe exactly and my pork chops were still pink after cooking on low for 7 hours. Dinner plans are ruined.
Are they shreddable and up to temperature? If the potatoes were done, the pork is done. Pork chops in the slow cooker can look pink after cooking. If they aren’t hot and shreddable then you need a new slow cooker. 🙂
I know , what you will say already. I didn’t have pork chops so I used chicken breasts. I seasoned them and browned them before adding them . It was so good
Thanks for letting me know how chicken works with this recipe!
So glad I gave this recipe a try. The family loved it. I tried it first just as written. Next time I’ll try seasoning the potatoes a bit. Really great recipe!
I took a gamble on this one, and OMG, I am so glad I did. After the first night, hubby was thrilled we had leftovers. Once the leftovers were gone, I was told in no uncertain terms that I’d have to make this again. And soon.So I did… and then John told me to see what other yummy recipes you might have on here. Sooooo, I bookmarked about a dozen or so to try. 😀
Marvelous!!!!! I don’t even like potatoes cooked in the slow cooker but this is recipe is something else. If you like bland food, follow the recipe. Otherwise, generously season the potatoes with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme (oregano or basil) before placing in the slow cooker. I also seasoned the bone-in pork chops with my favorite spices. I cooked this overnight and I woke up to a wonderful smell. I had a plate for breakfast (don’t judge 🙂 ). Wow, that was GREAT! This recipe is a keeper, no doubt! Thank you for sharing!
Should I sear the port chops first before putting in crockpot to keep juices in
I’m trying out this recipe but am a lil short on time. Can I flip it over to high after a few hours to speed up cooking?
Yes, that would work fine.