Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore Recipe 55

Steps:

• Sprinkle chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil in batches. Transfer to a 4-or 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Saute the mushrooms, onion, celery and green pepper in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, 1/4 cup water, basil and remaining salt; pour over chops., Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until pork is tender. Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices if necessary; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with meat and noodles.

Steps:

• 1. Open diced tomatoes and drain. 2. In large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. 3. Add 4 ribs at a time. Season with salt/pepper and garlic powder. Brown on each side (5 minutes each). Place in crock pot (Will need 6-8 quart size crock pot) 4. Continue cooking balance of ribs. (Season each side) 5. Add onions add paste, mix and saute till brown. Add mushrooms and peppers. Stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes. Pour over ribs in crock pot. 6. In frying pan, add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, white wine, and seasonings. Add cheese. Bring to boil, then add to crock pot. 7. Place pepperoni into crock pot if using. 8. On high cook for 6 hours, then lower to low and cook till meat is tender. 9. Serve over rice or pasta. Note: if you want pork & chicken, add either 4 thighs or 4 drumsticks, cook them as you did ribs.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chops over medium-high heat. Transfer to slow cooker.
• In the same pan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until browned. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper, and cook until these vegetables are soft. Mix in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and white wine. Season with Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic. Pour over pork chops in slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours. To serve, place a slice of cheese over each chop, and cover with sauce.