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southwest-style slow-cooker pork chops

Recipe by
Nancy Schimunek
Welch, MN

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 4 Hr 20 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For southwest-style slow-cooker pork chops

  • 4
    bone-in center-cut pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 2 lb)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    mexican seasoning
  • 1/2 c
    salsa
  • 1 c
    frozen whole kernel corn
  • 2 can
    (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
  • chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

How To Make southwest-style slow-cooker pork chops

  • 1
    Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning. Cook pork chops in skillet 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  • 2
    In 3- to 4 1/2- quart slow cooker, mix remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon seasoning, the salsa, corn and beans until well blended. Top with pork chops, overlapping as necessary, pressing gently into bean mixture.
  • 3
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
  • 4
    Remove pork chops to serving platter. Cover to keep warm. With fork or potato masher, mash beans slightly until slightly thickened. Serve pork chops over beans. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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