Slow Cooker Tropical Pork Chops

Drescription

Pork and fruit go so nicely together and when you add fresh herbs, you get this fresh, light and bright main dish that everyone loves.

Ingredients

• 2 jars (23-1/2 ounces each) mixed tropical fruit, drained and chopped
• 3/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 5 ounces each)
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional

Directions

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add pork, arranging chops to sit snugly in fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender (a thermometer inserted into pork should read at least 145°), 3-4 hours.
2. In a small bowl, mix the onion, herbs, almonds and, if desired, ginger. To serve, remove pork chops from slow cooker. Using a slotted spoon, serve fruit over pork. Sprinkle with herb mixture.