# Preparation :
1. **Prepare the ingredients:**
– Wash and peel the potatoes if desired. Cut them into chunks or thick slices.
– If using bone-in pork chops, you can leave them whole, or cut them into smaller pieces for faster, more even cooking.
– Slice the onion (if using) to add to the mixture.
2. **Assemble in the slow cooker:**
– In the bottom of the slow cooker, place the potatoes cut into pieces.
– Add the pork chops on top of the potatoes.
– If using onion slices, arrange them around the pork.
– In a bowl, mix the ranch soup powder with the cream of mushroom soup, broth (or water) and paprika. Pour this mixture over the chops and potatoes in the slow cooker.
– Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a tablespoon of butter on top for extra richness (optional).
