Slow Cooker Boneless Pork Chops

Ingredients and Weight:

• Boneless pork chops: 1 kg (about 8 chops)
• Onion: 1 large, chopped
• Carrots: 2 medium, sliced
• Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
• Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
• Chicken broth: 3 cups
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• Dried oregano: 1 tsp
• Bay leaves: 2-3
• Slow cooker cooking sauce of choice (e.g., tomato-based or brown gravy sauce): 1 cup

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 4-6 hours on low heat in a slow cooker

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the pork chops.
2. Arrange the pork chops on top of the vegetable mixture in the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until the pork is tender and cooked through.
4. Serve with your choice of side dish.

Nutritional Information: (Based on average values, actual nutrition facts may vary)

• Calories: Approx. 500-600 per serving (depending on the side dish)
• Protein: 30-40g
• Fat: 20-30g (depending on the cooking sauce used)
• Carbohydrates: 20-30g (including vegetables and sauce)

Dish Characteristics:

• Slow cooked, resulting in tender and juicy pork chops.
• Full of flavor due to the combination of vegetables and slow cooking.
• Can be customized with different cooking sauces to suit different tastes.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was so tender and juicy! The slow cooking method made it so easy to prepare."
2. "Added a few potatoes and turned it into a one-pot meal. Delicious!"
3. "Used a tomato-based sauce and it was perfect for a chilly evening."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Choose boneless pork chops with some marbling for best results.
• Adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of the pork chops and your slow cooker's efficiency.
• Add more vegetables or side dishes if desired to make it a complete meal.
• Use a variety of cooking sauces to change up the flavor profile each time you make this dish.