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. In lg skillet, over med-high heat, heat 1 tbsp oil, brown pork chops. Transfer chops to a 4-quart slow-cooker.
• 2. In same skillet, heat oil and cook onions till tender. Stir in green bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook until veggies are soft. Stir in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes w/ juices, and broth. Season w/ italian seasonings and basil and garlic.
• 3. Pour sauce over chops. Cover, cook on low for 7 hrs. To serve, place 1 chop on a plate, place a slice of mozzarella cheese over chop, cover w/ sauce.

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes and tomato paste in slow cooker until blended. Stir in vegetables.
• Cut meat into 8 pieces; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with oregano. Add to slow cooker; press into sauce with back of spoon. Cover with lid; cook on LOW 4 to 4-1/2 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours).
• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Transfer meat to plate, reserving sauce in slow cooker; cover meat to keep warm. Mix cornstarch and water until blended. Add to sauce; stir. Cook, covered, on HIGH 6 to 8 min. or until thickened.
• Drain pasta; spoon onto serving plates. Top with meat, sauce and cheeses.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook pork pieces until no longer pink on outside, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add garlic, Italian seasoning and mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes longer.
• Stir in pasta sauce and wine. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until pork is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
• Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta, breadsticks and green salad.