PORK CHOPS WITH MIXED DRIED FRUIT

Pork Chops with Mixed Dried Fruit image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 6h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pork loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 package (8 ounces) mixed dried fruit (1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (5 1/2 ounces) apricot nectar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Place pork in 3 1/2- or 6-quart slow cooker. Layer dried fruit evenly over pork. Mix brown sugar, marmalade, vinegar, ginger and nectar; pour over pork and fruit.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until pork is slightly pink when cut near bone.
Remove pork and fruit from cooker, using slotted spoon; cover and keep warm.
Skim fat from pork juices in cooker if desired. Pour juices into 1-quart saucepan. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into juices. Cook on high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve sauce with pork and fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg