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When things get kinda of busy, it’s nice to be able to fall back on a quick recipe or two for dinner. Making use of the crockpot is definitely a way to pull something together with not too much effort while still whipping up a meal that the hubby and I can enjoy.

In fact, yesterday’s recipe Easy Crockpot Pork Chops fit the bill perfectly.

It was Simple. Hearty. And Good For Us. What’s not to like?

The Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (lean)
• Garlic Salt to Taste
• Salt / Pepper to Taste
• 2-3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (canned or fresh)
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• Cooking spray
  

Making Your Dish:

• Preheat skillet to medium high heat and coat with cooking spray
• Season pork chops generously with garlic sat
• Sear pork in skillet for 1-2 min per side (browning them, without fully cooking them)
• Place in the bottom of your crockpot
• Add mushrooms, broth, & salt/pepper into crockpot along with pork.
• Set crockpot to low and cook 4-5 hours
• Once ready, strain broth into small saucepan (keep other items in crock on warm)
• Bring stock to slow boil & add in cornstarch mixed with ¼ c water to form gravy
• Continue stirring until thickened
• When done, serve pork chop with mushrooms & gravy on top

 The end result is an easy, comforting meal that will hit the spot on a cold winter’s night. Plus, it’s a quick option to prep on a day where you’re heading out to work but want dinner ready for you when you get home.

Throw in a side of peas, mashed potatoes and a salad..and you have a nicely balanced meal. Mmm enjoy.

Are there any recipes you’ve recently tried in the crockpot that have turned out well? Do Tell.