Pork Chop Romance
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Description: Unveil a heartwarming meal with our delightful Pork Chop Romance recipe, perfect for a cozy dinner that is both flavorful and simple. This dish combines tender pork chops with a rich, creamy sauce that will have you falling in love with every bite. Ideal for sharing with loved ones, this recipe is a charming addition to any dinner table.
Category: Very Low Carbs
Keywords: < 4 Hours, Easy Dinner, Pork Chop Recipes
Ingredients:
- 4-6 Pork Chops (bone-in or boneless, depending on your preference)
- 1/4 cup Flour (for dredging)
- 1 Onion (sliced into rings)
- 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
- 2 teaspoons Instant Chicken Bouillon
- 8 ounces Hot Water
- 1 cup Sour Cream
Instructions:
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Season and Dredge: Begin by seasoning the pork chops to your taste. Dredge each chop in flour, ensuring an even coating on both sides. This will help create a delicious, lightly crisp exterior when browned.
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Brown the Chops: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and brown them lightly on both sides. The goal is to get a nice sear, not to cook them through. This step adds depth of flavor and helps seal in the juices.
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Prepare the Crockpot: Transfer the browned pork chops to a crockpot. Layer the onion slices on top of the chops, allowing their flavors to infuse the dish during cooking.
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Mix the Broth: In a separate bowl, dissolve the chicken bouillon cubes and instant bouillon in the hot water. Stir until completely dissolved, creating a flavorful broth.
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Add the Broth: Pour the broth mixture evenly over the pork chops in the crockpot. This will provide the base for the rich sauce that will develop during cooking.
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Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours. This slow cooking process allows the pork chops to become incredibly tender and infused with flavor.
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Thicken the Sauce: Once the cooking time is complete, mix 2 tablespoons of flour into the sour cream. Stir this mixture into the cooking juices in the crockpot. While it’s not necessary for the flour to be perfectly blended into the broth, ensure it’s well incorporated and not just sitting on top.
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Final Cooking: Turn the crockpot to high and let it cook for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until the liquid has slightly thickened. This will give the sauce a creamy, luscious consistency.
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Serving Suggestions: Serve the Pork Chop Romance with your choice of sides—rice, noodles, or potatoes are all excellent options. The rich sauce is perfect for soaking up with these sides, so make sure to have something to enjoy every last bit of it.
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Oven Alternative: If you prefer, this dish can also be made in a conventional oven. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 2 1/2 hours or until tender. For best results, do not exceed 3 hours total cooking time to prevent overcooking.
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Enjoy: The sauce that results from this dish is incredibly delicious, so be sure to have plenty of bread or rice on hand to mop it up. The originator of this recipe shared that she used it for early dates, and it was so successful that both she and her roommate ended up marrying their dates!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 594.5
- Fat: 43.7g
- Saturated Fat: 14.7g
- Cholesterol: 168.7mg
- Sodium: 639.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.6g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 43.2g
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs or spices to the seasoning of the pork chops.
- If you like a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper to the flour before dredging the chops.
- Make sure to adjust the seasoning to your taste, especially if you’re using low-sodium chicken bouillon.
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