FRUITED PORK CHOPS

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Here's one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes. I often prepare these tender chops with pineapple sauce for guests and serve them with brown rice. -Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

Combine flour, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a shallow dish; coat chops, 1 at a time. In a nonstick skillet, brown the chops in olive oil on both sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a bowl, combine the 3/4 cup pineapple juice with reserved pineapple juice. Stir in the water, brown sugar, onion and tomato paste; pour over chops. Sprinkle with raisins., Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours. Stir in pineapple chunks. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges