September 29, 2016
Thursday
(Friday eve!!)
Hi Slow-Cookerers!
Thursday is always the
over-busy and over-tired day in our house.
It seems like evening school meetings and after school sports are held on Thursdays, and the kids are already stressed because of Friday tests in school.
The workweek grind is getting "old" by Thursday and I wake up looking forward to
bedtime.
because of this, I have started to really not like Thursday which means that I've changed the name to Friday Eve.
because it makes me happy. :-)
Which really doesn't make sense, because it's STILL Thursday, but whatever. I often don't make very much sense.
I've got a pork chop recipe for you today. Before you write back to me and tell me you don't eat pork and can you use chicken thighs instead, YES.
totally. You can absolutely use chicken thighs instead.
:-)
Brown Sugar and Plum Glazed Pork Chops
serves 4 to 6
4 to 6 bone-in pork chops
1/2 cup chopped dried plums (prunes)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider
vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth
The Directions.
Use a 4 quart slow cooker. Place the chops in the
insert. In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped prunes (cracks me up that the marketing dept for prunes changed the name to dried plums...), brown sugar, and vinegar.
Rub this paste evenly on all sides of the chops. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for about 4.
The Verdict.
The prunes mixed with the brown sugar creates a molasses-like glaze for the chops that coats each bite. The chicken broth is necessary in this dish -- the saltiness offsets the sweetness of the sugar and dried fruit, and adds needed moisture.
I know I talk about not adding too much liquid to the slow cooker, but since pork chops have a tendency to dry out you really do need to add some here. Serve with brown rice or mashed potatoes (or cauliflower, it's uber trendy), and something green (like salad).
Because
it's Almost Crocktober:
I have a coupon code for the Meal Plan Bundle Pack for 20% off that is good for this week only (expires Friday). For the 14 Meal Plan pack, use the code: CROCKTOBER (all caps, all one word) at check out.
Enjoy!!
Happy Friday Eve and Happy Slow Cooking!!
-- steph