The Blonde Diaries

Crockpot Recipe Series - Recipe #1

A recent discussion amongst fellow Sunshine Rewards members and my mother over the Easter Break informed me that while people have crock pots and are not afraid to use them, there is a lack of confidence in recipes. I think the main problem is that crockpots make such a huge number of servings people don’t want to try a recipe on their own for fear that it might be bad and waste a ton of food. So I am going to start a mini-series on my blog of tried and true crock pot recipes that Mike and I love. The best part is that everything I cook is Weight Watcher Friendly so it will not wreck your diet!!! These are not my personal recipes but recipes I have picked up from cookbooks or online message boards that I have tried multiple times and are delish.

Fruited Pork Chops - 6 ww pts.
Makes 6 servings (I used a family pack and came up with 9 servings!)

3 tbsp all purpose flour
1.5 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 lean boneless pork loin chops (bone-in works as well)
1 tbsp olive or canola oil
20 oz can unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 c water
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp dried minced onion
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 c raisins

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
2. Add pork chops one at a time and shake to coat.
3. Brown pork chops on both sides in a nonstick skillet using oil. Transfer browned chops to slow cooker.
4. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine 3/4 c reserved pineapple juice, water, brown sugar, dried onion, and tomato paste. Pour over chops.
6. Sprinkle raisins over top.
7. Cook on high 3-3.5 hours or until meat is tender and a meat therometer reads 160 degrees. Stir in reserved pineapple chunks. Cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Per serving: 280 calories, 9g fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 28g carbs, 24g protein