Ingredients and Weight:
- Pork Chops - 8 pieces (about 2 pounds)
- Carrots - 2 medium, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
- Onions - 3 large, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- Peas - 1 cup fresh or frozen
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Cooking Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Brown Sugar - 1/4 cup
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 4-6 hours (slow cooker setting on low) or 2-3 hours (high setting)
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- In a hot skillet, add cooking oil and brown sugar. Stir until sugar starts to caramelize.
- Add the thinly sliced onions and cook until caramelized and golden brown.
- Transfer the caramelized onions to the slow cooker.
- Add the pork chops, garlic, and carrots to the slow cooker.
- Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by half.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Add the peas during the last hour of cooking.
- Serve hot with desired side dish.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on a serving of one quarter of the dish)
- Calories: 400-500 (depending on the fat content of the pork chops)
- Fat: 20-30g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g
- Protein: 30-40g
Dish Characteristics:
- The dish has a rich and sweet flavor from the caramelized onions and brown sugar.
- The slow cooking process ensures that the pork chops are tender and juicy.
- The peas add a fresh and green note to the dish, providing a balance of flavors.
User Comments:
- "The dish was delicious! The caramelized onions gave it a unique flavor."
- "I loved the slow cooking process, the pork chops were so tender."
- "The dish was easy to make and was a hit with my family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh pork chops with visible marbling for best results.
- Caramelizing onions can be tricky, so be patient and keep stirring until they turn golden brown.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your slow cooker's heat settings and desired doneness of the pork chops.
