pat's Recipe

Apple-Apricot Pork Chops

Category: CROCKPOT

Serves: 6

Ingredients
2 pork filets or chops
1 cup chopped apples
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup dry sherry or wine (or more apple juice)
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients; cover and cook 7 to 9 hours on low. 30 minutes before serving, pour liquid into a separate container to skim off excess fat.

2. Stir in cornstarch mixture and return broth to slow cooker. Continue cooking on low until smooth and thickened.