Slowcookeritalianporkchops Recipes

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops on both sides.
• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the mushrooms, onion and garlic. Top with the pork chops.
• In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil and parsley. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
• Remove pork and keep warm. Transfer mushroom mixture to a saucepan. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to saucepan.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over the pork chops. Garnish with green pepper rings if desired.

SAUCY ITALIAN SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Season pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sear pork chops in skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, just to form a crust. Transfer pork chops to slow cooker.
• Add remaining ingredients (including remaining salt and pepper) to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, until pork chops are tender and cooked through.
• Serve over spaghetti or fettuccine noodles with sauce spooned on top, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

TENDER ITALIAN-STYLE PORK CHOPS IN A CROCK-POT

Steps:

• Wash chops and pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat from meat.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
• Coat the pork chops in a mixture of flour, salt, garlic and onion powders, and Parmesan cheese. Lightly brown on both sides in the heated oil (YOUR PORKCHOPS SHOULD NOT BE COMPLETELY COOKED); drain chops on paper towels.
• Place the mushrooms, onion, and garlic in the bottom of your crock-pot; add the chops by laying them on top.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, whole tomatoes, wine or sherry, lemon juice, salt and spices (except the bay leaves). Give a good stir.
• Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the pork chops. Add bay leaves to crock-pot. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 - 9 hours (HIGH: 4 to 5 hours).
• 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, turn crock-pot to HIGH and arrange the green and yellow pepper rings on top of the pork chops. Cover and continue cooking for the last 30 minutes.
• Just before serving, top with mozzarella cheese. Serve with your favorite hot cooked pasta and a freshly tossed garden salad. Don't forget the warm and crusty Italian bread to dip into the delicious tomato sauce.

SLOW COOKER - ITALIAN PORK CHOPS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Place onion in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place half of the pork chops atop onions. Sprinkle with half of the Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Repeat layering with remaining pork chops, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Top with undrained tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Add zucchini pieces to cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Using a slotted spoon and tongs, transfer meat and vegetables to a serving platter; cover and keep warm. In a medium saucepan stir together cornstarch and the cold water; stir in cooking juices from cooker. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Serve over meat and vegetables. Serve with orzo.