TANGY PORK CHOPS

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When my husband and I had our first child, we found this recipe so convenient. I could start it during nap time and we'd enjoy an easy, satisfying dinner that night. -Karol Hines, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

Place chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with pepper. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and tomatoes. Combine the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and bouillon; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. , Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high about 30 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.