If you're on the hunt for an easy and nutritious weeknight meal, we've got you covered! This juicy and tender pork chop recipe in the crock pot is a dish your entire family is sure to devour. With the added sweetness from the brown sugar, this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. And if you're not a fan of acorn squash, you can easily substitute it with potatoes cut into small wedges. So, grab your ingredients, turn on your crock pot, and let's get cooking!
Crock Pot Pork Chop Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 medium acorn squash, unpeeled
- 6 pork chops
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3/4 teaspoon brown Kitchen Bouquet sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Directions:
1. Grab the pork chops, and remove any excess fat. This is important as it prevents the crock pot from filling up with too much fat.
2. Cut the acorn squash into four thick slices. Be sure to remove the seeds from the slices.
3. Place three of the prepared pork chops into the crock pot.
4. Carefully arrange the acorn squash slices on top of the pork chops, ensuring they are spread evenly. Then, add the remaining pork chops on top.
5. In another bowl, combine the salt, brown sugar, melted butter, brown sauce, grated orange peel, and orange juice and mix well.
6. Pour the mixture into the crock pot, ensuring the pork chops are covered evenly.
7. Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours.
Enjoy this simple and delicious crock pot pork chop recipe with a side of veggies such as steamed broccoli or asparagus. Additionally, mix it up and experiment with different starches. But whether you're searching for a quick weeknight recipe or a delicious Sunday night meal, this crock pot recipe is guaranteed to become a go-to favorite in your culinary repertoire. Happy cooking!