Crock Pot Pork Chops With Apricots And Prunes Recipes

CROCK POT PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOTS AND PRUNES

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork chops.
• Transfer to crock pot.
• Add onions, garlic, apricots and prunes to pork chops.
• Whisk together orange juice, chicken stock, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt and pepper; add to crock pot.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Remove pork chops to plate and keep warm.
• Increase heat to High; cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Serve with chops.

APRICOT GLAZED SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Cut each squash half into 3 wedges; place in slow cooker. Top with onions, garlic and chops. Mix broth, jam, mustard, thyme and pepper until blended; pour over chops. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours). Transfer chops and vegetables to platter; cover to keep warm.
• Skim and discard excess fat from liquid in slow cooker. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1-3/4 cups; pour into medium saucepan. Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until blended. Add to liquid in saucepan; mix well. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1 min. or until thickened. Spoon over chops and vegetables.

APPLE-APRICOT PORK CHOPS - CROCK POT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; cover and cook 7 to 9 hours on low.
• About 30 minutes before serving, pour liquid into a separate container to skim off excess fat.
• Stir in cornstarch mixture and return broth to crockpot.
• Continue cooking on low until smooth and thickened.