slow cooker heaven: asian inspiration pork chops

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Wichita, KS
Updated on May 17, 2016

I was looking for a pork chop that was more than just pork cooked in a creamy white sauce. So, I played about in the test kitchen, and came up with this. It’s good bone-in pork chops, in a dreamy sauce, slow cooked for several hours. What could go wrong? So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 - thick bone-in pork loin chops
  • THE SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 4 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • - sesame seeds, for garnish

How To Make slow cooker heaven: asian inspiration pork chops

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops.
  • Step 4
    Chef's Note: If you have time to brine the chops, go for it.
  • Step 5
    Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk to combine.
  • Step 6
    Add a bit of grapeseed oil to a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Step 7
    Add the chops.
  • Step 8
    Allow them to sear for 2 minutes per side.
  • So yummy
    Step 9
    Chef’s Tip: I like sear on each side for 1 minute, and then go back and sear each side a second time for an additional minute.
  • Step 10
    Add the pork chops to your slow cooker.
  • Step 11
    Pour the sauce on top.
  • Step 12
    Cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Step 13
    Chef’s Note: After 2 hours, open the slow cooker and flip the chops over.
  • Step 14
    OPTIONAL STEP: After the four hours, I like to remove them from the slow cooker, and place them under the broiler for a few minutes… just to crisp them up a bit.
  • Step 15
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 16
    Place on a nice plate, along with your favorite sides... For me that would be some yummy mashed golden potatoes. Enjoy
  • Step 17
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: American

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