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Slow Cooker San Francisco Chops

People have asked me for a good pork chop recipe. I have never been a fan of pork chops, I feel they are the "dry" white meat, so I didn't have any to give! But I did go on the hunt for some and came across this one which is a keeper, Mike and Maddie loved it!
I love slow cooker recipes because I can prepare dinner in the morning, which makes dinner time quick and easy. It has a little Asian taste with the soy sauce and brown sugar. I add chopped broccoli to the crock pot the last 5 minutes, which was superb. I served this dish over brown rice with a side of steamed asparagus, yummy! If you're not a pork fan like myself, give this recipe a try,it might change your mind about pork! This is a simple yet delicious recipe!






San Francisco Chops

adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe

*Note: you can use boneless or bone-in pork chops. I've used both and either way, the meat becomes so tender it is falling apart so you can fish out the bones, if you are using bone-in chops. Just make sure that the pork chops you use are on the thicker side - about an inch thick. The dish benefits from the quick browning of the pork chops and although I know some of you will roll your eyes at this step, you'll be grateful for the depth of flavor it provides. Also, the red pepper flakes do not add spiciness, instead, they add a dimension of flavor the dish needs to come together. You can reduce the amount to a pinch but don't omit completely.

*Serves 4-6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 pork chops, about 1-inch thick
Salt and pepper for seasoning
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot Cooked Rice, for serving
Fresh broccoli

In a large 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is simmering and hot. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Brown the pork chops for 1-2 minutes on each side in the hot oil until golden. Transfer the chops to the slow cooker. Add the garlic to the drippings in the skillet and stir constantly over medium heat until the garlic is aromatic and golden (but not burned or it will turn bitter!). Stir in the soy sauce, broth, brown sugar and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over chops.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until the meat is tender. If using bone-in pork chops, fish out the bones from the slow cooker. Remove the chops from the slow cooker to a shallow pan or plate - they will most likely be falling apart in tenderness at this point. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Return the chops to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker heat to high and cook for 30 minutes to an hour longer, until the sauce is slightly thickened. If you want a super duper thick sauce, once you remove the chops from the slow cooker, pour the sauce into a pan and place it over medium heat on the stove. Add the cornstarch slurry and bring the sauce to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is thick. Add the pork and heat through.

Serve the tender chops over rice and garnish with green onions, if desired.

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