Monday, April 14, 2008

I searched first because I was sure I posted about the crock pot pork chops we tried a few months ago. I found no post. This is a repeat of a successful boneless meat crock pot experiment. I believe searing the chops makes the difference. This is a slightly modified recipe from a book I got for Christmas.

Crock Pot Pork Chops

6-8 boneless pork chops
Meat Magic, to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil

14-16 oz veggie or chicken stock
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Heat a sauté pan to medium high. While the pan is heating, sprinkle one side of each chop with Meat Magic. Pour oil into pan and swirl to coat bottom. Place 3-4 chops into the pan, seasoned side down. Sprinkle the tops with Meat Magic. Sear for 1 minute and then turn the chops over to sear the other side for 1 minute. Place seared chops into crock pot. Repeat with the remaining chops.

In a bowl, combine the stock, mustard, and garlic powder together with a whisk until well blended. Pour over chops in crock pot.

Cover and set crock pot on Low for 5-6 hours.

The cookbook recommends serving mashed potatoes and to make a gravy by adding a slurry to the liquid in the pot after removing the chops. I did this the first time and it was delicious. This time I plan to make Basmati rice and to make the gravy to pour over the rice. I have fresh broccoli as well.

They smell delicious.