SLOW COOKER PORK CHOP & SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Slow Cooker Pork Chop & Sweet Potato Casserole image

Provided by Marcia McCance

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 to 8 pork chops
to taste salt and pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced, (can use white potatoes if prefer)
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 tsp leaf oregano
1/4 tsp whole thyme
1 1 lb-can of tomatoes

Steps:

1. Trim visible fat from the pork chops, season with salt and pepper and brown in skillet to remove excess fat. Drain and place in slow cooker.
2. NOTE: From reading the guidelines in the slow cooker cook book, you do not have to brown the meat before adding to the pot -- a time saver -- but you will need to remove the excess grease from the pot, later, after it is cooked.
3. Add remaining ingredients in order listed.
4. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours (High: 3 to 4 hours) Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
5. Alternatives: You can also cut the pork into 1.5-inch pieces and cube the sweet potatoes if you like
6. Flavor Alternatives: You may substitute below for above spices: 1/2 Cup unsweetened orange juice 2 shallots, green ends chopped 1 tsp cumin seed 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped