saucy pork chops -- crockpot!

Do you like that I post a crockpot recipe I add an exclamation point at the end?  I'm not sure why I do it.  I must just get super excited about crockpots or something.

Anyway, this one was easy peasy and good.  Try it.

Saucy Pork Chops
Taste of Home

4 pork chops
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 C. ketchup
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. hickory-seasoned Liquid Smoke

Sprinkle pork chops with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.  Brown pork chops in a large skillet in oil on both sides and drain.

In a bowl, combine all the other ingredients.  Pour half the sauce into your crockpot, put in your pork chops, and then pour in the remaining sauce.

Cook on low for 4.25 to 5.25 hours.

Enjoy!

maple-mustard pork chops

Here's a super quick, easy, and delicious recipe for your Monday!

Maple-Mustard Pork Chops
Cooking Light - March 2010
Serves 4

4 pork chops
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots
1/4 C. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 Tbsp. parsley

Sprinkle both sides of pork with 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper.  (I eyeballed it and was fine.)

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat pan with Pam.  Add pork and cook 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.  Remove from pan.

Add butter to pan, swirling to coat.  Add shallots and saute until tender.  Add broth.  Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.  Stir in mustard, syrup, and remaining salt.  Cook 1 minute more.  Return pork to pan.  Cook 1 minute on each side or until thoroughly heated.  Serve with extra sauce.

Enjoy!