Crock Pot Pork with Winter Fruits 🍖🍎🍐
Overview:
Name: Crock Pot Pork with Winter Fruits
Description: A delightful dish where succulent pork meets the sweetness of winter fruits, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Get ready for a burst of taste in every bite! We really like this, and there’s always a small war over the apricots. Sometimes I strain the juice, add some soy sauce with a little bit of cornstarch to thicken and pour this on top.
Recipe Category: Pork
Keywords: Fruit, Meat, Winter, Christmas, Weeknight
Aggregated Rating: 4 ⭐
Review Count: 1
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 753.8
- Fat Content: 27.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9g
- Cholesterol Content: 206mg
- Sodium Content: 177.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 60.3g
- Fiber Content: 10g
- Sugar Content: 43.3g
- Protein Content: 65g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Pork chops (boneless) |
| 1 | Onion (sliced) |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar |
| 3 tbsp | Sherry wine |
| 1/4 cup | Cider vinegar |
| 1 clove | Garlic (minced) |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1/4 tsp | White pepper |
| 2 | Tomatoes (sliced) |
| 1 | Apple (cored and sliced) |
| 2 | Pears (cored and sliced) |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
| 2 sprigs | Thyme |
| 2 tsp | Oregano |
| to taste | Salt |
Instructions:
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Prep the Pork: Sprinkle pork chops with salt and rub it in. This ensures the meat is seasoned evenly, enhancing its flavor.
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Prepare the Flavor Blend: In a bowl, blend together the sugar, sherry wine, cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, white pepper, ground cloves, and cinnamon. This mixture adds depth and sweetness to the dish, elevating its taste.
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Layer the Ingredients: In the bottom of the crock pot, layer 1/3 of the sliced onion and tomato. This forms a flavorful base for the pork and fruits to rest upon.
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Assemble the Dish: Place the seasoned pork chops and sliced fruits (apples and pears) on top of the onions and tomatoes. Add the remaining onions and tomatoes on top. This layering technique ensures that every bite is infused with delicious flavors.
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Add the Flavor Blend: Pour the prepared vinegar mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot. This liquid will seep into the meat and fruits during the cooking process, enhancing their taste.
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Cooking Time: Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours. This slow cooking method allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in tender and flavorful pork with perfectly cooked winter fruits.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, serve the Crock Pot Pork with Winter Fruits alongside rice or your favorite side dish. Be prepared for a culinary delight that will impress your family and friends!
Notes:
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite winter fruits or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Don’t forget to remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving to avoid any unpleasant surprises!
- This dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions like Christmas gatherings. Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of winter with this delicious recipe! 🎄
