SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE

By porklion

Slow Cooker Pork Chops are always a family favorite. This bone in version includes a Creamy Herb Sauce that takes it over the top in flavor!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bone-in 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

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from slowcookergourmet.net

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

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