Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Crock-pot FAVORITES!

Here are some very easy, crock-pot recipes:
Note: these are all pork chop recipes, but I've tried a few with chicken breasts & they work great too!
Spray fry pan and crock pot with non-stick spray. Brown pork chops on both sides and salt & pepper (garlic salt, if desired).
Place each in crock pot as you top each with:
**Barbecue Style: One slice of lemon. Spread each chop with 1-2 T. brown sugar. Pour 8 oz. can of tomato sauce over all. Cook on high setting for 3+ hours or on low for 6 hours. Serve with baked potato or mashed potato or potato casserole.
**Hawaiian: One pineapple ring on each chop, then cover each with 1-2 T. brown sugar. Pour remaining pineapple juice over all (should be about 1/2 to 3/4 cup?). Cook on high setting for 3+ hours or on low for 6 hours. Serve with rice.
**Savory: One granny smith apple ring or apple sauce. Top with 1/4 c. golden raisins. Pour 1/2 c. apple juice over. Cook on high setting for 3+ hours or on low for 6 hours. Serve with couscous or rice.
**Mexican: Pour green chili sauce over and cook on high setting for 3+ hours or on low for 6 hours. (Also works well with a pork roast for chili verde, but cook about 5-6 hours.) Serve with corn or Spanish rice.
ANY of these can also be made in the oven. Place chops in a greased 9x13, cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 60-75 minutes.

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