SAUCY PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRIES FOR THE CROCK POT!

Saucy Pork Chops With Cranberries for the Crock Pot! image

Provided by Shannon 24

Categories Pork

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 -6 pork chops (1 inch thick)
2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1/2 cup madeira wine or 1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides and transfer to slow cooker. Drain fat from pan.
Reduce heat to medium. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until softened. Add garlic, salt and peppercorns. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in port, marmalade and cranberries and bring to a boil.
Pour mixture over pork. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 2 1/2 hours, until pork is tender and just a hint of pink remains. Serve immediately.
Enjoy!