Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Creamy Herb Sauce

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Pork loin chops

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Basil, freeze dried
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Parsley, freeze dried
  • 1 tsp Thyme, dried
  • 1/2 Yellow onion, diced (or about 1/4 cup, small

• Canned Goods

  • 1 1/2 cup Chicken broth

• Condiments

  • 1/2 tsp Mustard powder, dried

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream

• Other

  • ⅛ (or up to ¼ teaspoon pepper, depending on taste

Found on slowcookergourmet.net

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork loin chops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ small yellow onion, diced (or about ¼ cup)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon dried mustard powder
• ⅛ (or up to ¼) teaspoon pepper, depending on taste
• 1½ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon freeze dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon freeze dried basil

Directions

• Sprinkle each side of pork chops with thyme, salt, pepper and mustard
• In large skillet over medium high heat melt butter with olive oil
• Add onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes
• Move onions and garlic to side of pan and add seasoned pork chops
• Saute for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned
• Transfer contents of pan to slow cooker
• Add chicken broth
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
• Remove pork chops and cover to keep warm
• Add cream to slow cooker and whisk
• To thicken sauce pour into small saucepan and whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency
• Add additional salt and pepper to taste
• Pour over pork chops and garnish with freeze dried herbs