Slow Cooker Polynesian Pork Chops

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NUTRITION per serving: 302 Calories; 11g Fat; 34g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 100mg
Cholesterol; 427mg Sodium. Exchanges: 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
Points: 7

  • 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 boneless pork chops
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple in light syrup
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
  • 1 cup snow peas (fresh or frozen)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown pork chops on both sides. You are not cooking them through, just sealing in the juices. Transfer to slow cooker. In the same skillet, sauté onion and carrot until onion is translucent; place over pork chops in the slow cooker. Combine barbeque sauce and pineapple with the juice; pour over chops and veggies. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. 30 minutes before serving, add snow peas, blend well and cook until heated through. Serve.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Brown rice and steamed green beans.