Sweet and Sour Pork Chops
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 6 hours
🕒 Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Pork
🔍 Keywords: Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy
Description:
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this long-time family-favorite pork chop recipe! Whether prepared in a crockpot or on the stovetop, these succulent pork chops bathed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce will tantalize your taste buds. Consider browning the chops beforehand for an added depth of flavor, and if you’re a garlic lover, don’t hesitate to incorporate a generous amount of fresh minced garlic. Pair these delightful pork chops with hot cooked rice for a satisfying meal that’s sure to please.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 366.6
- Fat Content: 14.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 75.1mg
- Sodium Content: 1187.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.8g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 23g
- Protein Content: 25.2g
Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 onions
- 2 celery ribs
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 can stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chops: Place the pork chops into the crockpot, then sprinkle them evenly with salt and pepper.
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Add Vegetables: Layer onions, celery, green pepper, and stewed tomatoes on top of the pork chops.
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Prepare Sweet and Sour Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and crumble in the beef bouillon cube. Stir until well combined. Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the crockpot.
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Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the pork to become tender.
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Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the crockpot, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Serve: Once the sauce has thickened, serve the sweet and sour pork chops hot, accompanied by steamed rice if desired.
Enjoy the delightful combination of savory pork chops and tangy sweet and sour sauce in this classic family-friendly recipe!
