Marvelous Recipes

The sweet-tart taste of cherry pie filling adds the perfect touch to these tender slow-cooked pork chops. I especially enjoy the convenience of preparing this tasty recipe using my slow cooker during the hot summer months.

6 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each cut 3/4-inch thick)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pepper (to taste)
1 cup canned cherry pie filling*
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon mace

1. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown the pork chops over medium heat on both sides; season with salt and pepper.

2. In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the pie filling, lemon juice, bouillon and mace; add the browned pork chops.

3. Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or until the meat is no longer pink. Makes 6 servings.

*Serve the remaining cherry pie filling over slices of pound cake or a bowl of vanilla ice cream for an easy and special dessert.

Emily

Ginger adds a unique flavor to these savory, slow-cooked to perfection pork chops and tender vegetables.

6 boneless pork loin chops
1 onion, peeled and sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt & pepper to taste

1. Place chops in a 3-quart slow cooker; top with the onion slices and bell pepper strips.

2. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over the vegetables.

3. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or until the chops and vegetables are tender.  Makes 6 servings.

Emily

If you and your family enjoy moist, golden brown, pan fried pork chops then you are sure to love this simple and easy recipe! It is my family’s favorite way for me to prepare pork chops.

1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour  (more if needed)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil  (add more if needed to keep sufficient amount for frying)
4 to 6 Pork Chops
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Garlic powder (sprinkle each chop lightly)
Onion powder (sprinkle each chop lightly)

1. In a small bowl, beat egg with a fork or wire whisk. Pour flour onto a shallow plate.

2. Pour oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat until hot. Dip pork chops in egg 1 chop at a time; shake off excess then dredge in flour. Place in hot oil; repeat with remaining chops. Sprinkle each chop with a little salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook on the other side until golden brown and the meat is no longer pink.*

*Cut into the thickest part of each chop; if the meat is white, the chops are done.

I usually serve these with Mom’s Awesome Cheesy Potatoes and “Best Ever” Baked Beans.

Emily

It doesn’t matter if you are keeping track of your carbs or not, these chops are wonderful! At least, my hubby thinks so!

1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops, sliced thin
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Brown the meat on both sides, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate and keep warm.

2. Add the remaining butter to the skillet; add the onion, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until the onion and mushrooms are limp. Add the artichokes, chicken broth and mustard; stir to dislodge the tasty brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Return the pork chops to the skillet; cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve the chops with the vegetables spooned over the top.

Makes 4 servings each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber for a total of 4 usable carbs and 25 grams of protein.

Emily

Tender pork chops and potatoes slow-cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. Who could ask for anything more comforting than that?

4 large all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
1 large onion, chopped
8 ounces processed cheese spread, (Velveeta), cubed
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 boneless pork loin chops

1. Place potatoes and onion in bottom of a slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, microwave the cheese and milk until cheese is melted and mixture is fairly smooth. Stir in the soup, sour cream, pepper, garlic powder and ground cumin. Pour 1/2 the cheese mixture over the potatoes in slow cooker.

3. Place pork chops on top; pour the remaining 1/2 of the cheese mixture over the pork chops.

4. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or on high for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until the potatoes and chops are tender. Makes 6 servings.

Emily

A wonderful all-in-one dinner! Simple, quick and delicious!

Cooking spray
1 (6 oz) package corn bread stuffing
1 (10-3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 cup whole kernel corn (I used frozen, thawed)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
4 boneless pork chops (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons spicy-brown mustard

1. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with the cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing, soup, corn, onion and celery; blend well. Spoon mixture into the prepared pie plate. Place pork chops on top of stuffing mixture.

2. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and mustard. Spoon evenly over the chops.

3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the chops are cooked through and meat is no longer pink. Makes 4 servings.

Emily

Simple and quick to make, these perfectly seasoned chops with a delicious sauce are sure to become a favorite at your house! They definitely are at mine!

2 tablespoons canola oil
8 boneless pork loin chops 1/2-inch thick
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup chicken broth, (can be made from bouillon)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle both sides of chops with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Place chops in hot oil and cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. Add bell peppers to skillet and saute for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme and sage; stir with whisk to blend. Place the chops over the red peppers in the skillet; pour the broth mixture over the chops. Add the artichoke hearts; cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Remove the chops to a serving platter; keep warm. Increase heat to medium-high; cook the artichoke mixture for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon artichoke mixture over chops to serve. Makes 8 servings; serving size: 1 chop and 1 cup of artichoke mixture each containing 12 net carbohydrates.

Emily

Perfectly seasoned pork chops without a lot of fuss! Try these with Mom’s Awesome Cheesy Potatoes and a serving of Crock Pot Green Beans for dinner tonight!

4 boneless pork loin chops (4 oz each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings

1.Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet; cook chops in oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place browned chops in an 11×7-inch baking dish.

2. In a medium bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients except the onion; pour over the chops in baking dish. Place onion rings on top; cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Emily