Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Cranberries & Leeks

Name: Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Cranberries & Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h 10 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds bone-in pork chops; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 leeks; 1 ¼ cups fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; ¼ cup dry vermouth; ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
268 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Cranberries & Leeks

Lauren Clark

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There is unbelievable flavor in these Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Cranberries and Leeks. Plus, it will make your kitchen smell fantastic!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ¼ pounds bone-in pork chops ½-inch thick
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil divided
2 leeks white parts only, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced (see How to: Prepare a Leek)
1 ¼ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
¼ cup dry vermouth
¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

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Instructions

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the pork chops and brown, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to t0 a plate.
Turn the heat to medium and heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the leeks and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker. Place the pork chops on top of the leeks and pour any accumulated juices over top.
To the slow cooker, add the cranberries and rosemary. In a small bowl, whisk together the vermouth, broth and maple syrup. Pour into the slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for approximately 6 hours, or until the pork chops are cooked through. Pop any whole cranberries with the back of a spoon.
Serve the pork chops with the leek and cranberry mixture and some of the liquid over top.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 8 (SmartPoints), 8 (Points+), 7 (Old Points)

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Chop + ⅓ C Leek Mixture Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 494mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 775IU (16%) Vitamin C 10.8mg (12%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1Chop + ⅓ C Leek Mixture
Calories	268kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	73mg	24%
Sodium	268mg	11%
Potassium	494mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	775IU	16%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	12%
Calcium	58mg	6%
Iron	1.8mg	10%