SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

                  

 This week I am posting great main dish recipes for you to make for your family!

Here’s a crock pot recipe for pork chops in the Southern “smothered” way!  It’s a bit savory (with the onion),  and a bit sweet because of the dried fruit and a touch of brown sugar (with a secret ingredient thrown in because I had it in my pantry)!

It’s a really easy way to have a unique supper for your family—so try it!

Ingredients:

4-5 pork chops

1 and ½ cartons of chicken stock

1/3 cup dried bing cherries

½ cup craisins (dried cranberries)

1 cup chopped fresh pears

1 medium sweet onion (sliced into rings)

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup brown sugar

2 T. balsamic vinegar

4-6 large pieces of candied ginger  (*SECRET INGREDIENT*)

Instructions:

*Put everything into a crock pot and set it for 4-6 hours (depending on how much time you have).

*Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.