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Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork loin chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced (or about 1/4 cup)
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
- 1/8 (or up to 1/4) teaspoon pepper, depending on taste
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freeze dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon freeze dried basil
Preparation
Step 1
Sprinkle each side of pork chops with thyme, salt, pepper and mustard.
In large skillet over medium high heat melt butter with olive oil
Add onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes
Move onions and garlic to side of pan and add seasoned pork chops
Saute for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned
Transfer contents of pan to slow cooker
Add chicken broth
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
Remove pork chops and cover to keep warm
Add cream to slow cooker and whisk
To thicken sauce pour into small saucepan and whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency
Add additional salt and pepper to taste
Pour over pork chops and garnish with freeze dried herbs