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It was very good. Mine cooked faster than the 4-5 hours; my crock pot cooks fast, and my chops were thinner. When I make it again, I'll only use one can of soup as I couldn't taste the ranch flavor over the chicken soup. I'm also going to mash the potatoes after they are done cooking in the pot.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"redcow"},"reviewBody":"Was very easy to put together. I only used one can of soup, but the entire package of ranch dressing mix. I used a pork steak instead of pork chops, as what I had in the freezer. I added some onions as per reviews. Liked the flavor. I wish I had thickened the sauce before serving. Did not want to waste all the sauce so removed to another pan and thickened the leftovers afterwards.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kellyrozenboom"},"reviewBody":"This was super easy, so that goes a long way for me on a busy day. The pork was moist, but overall, it was all really bland. My kids ended up dumping more condiments over everything (ketchup, honey mustard, bbq sauce. . .) just to give it all a little flavor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"luigimon"},"reviewBody":"I forgot to get the packet of Ranch at the store, so instead of the milk, I used a cup of Ranch dressing. It was very good, but I think it will be even better with the packet! Pork was tender and the sauce was lovely with the potatoes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Suzie Citizen","givenName":"Suzie","familyName":"Citizen"},"reviewBody":"Good flavor. Add some onion. My crockpot takes longer than 4-5 hrs on low.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gatlin"},"reviewBody":"This was very good and simple, kids even enjoyed it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bethbingham-stimmel"},"reviewBody":"It had zero flavor. It was high in sodium with the two cans of soup and then needed a lot of extra seasoning. There really wasn't a sauce and it was really, really watery. It was like 16 bucks for the loins and was tasteless. I wont make or serve again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mocalcook"},"reviewBody":"New family favorite!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"leah134"},"reviewBody":"Easy and delicious! 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