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Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Cranberries & Leeks
There is unbelievable flavor in these Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Cranberries and Leeks. Plus, it will make your kitchen smell fantastic!
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 8 (SmartPoints), 8 (Points+), 7 (Old Points)
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.