Chops in a slow cooker

Cooking chops begins with the preparation of meat. In the case of chops, fresh pork is the best choice. A tenderloin or a tender smooth part without a bone and excess fat is washed and dried with a paper towel. Cut into portions with a thickness of about 0.5 cm .

To obtain the most tender meat, the prepared pieces are beaten off with a kitchen hammer. To preserve their shape and the cleanliness of the kitchen, you can wrap the meat in plastic wrap before beating.

Preheat the slow cooker on the frying mode with a small amount of vegetable oil. Fry the chops on both sides until golden brown and spread on a plate.

Pour chicken broth into the bowl of the slow cooker, steam for a few minutes. We return the chops back to the slow cooker. We spread the meat so that it is completely covered with sauce, close the lid of the slow cooker and cook on the frying mode for 20 minutes.

After completing the cooking mode, we take out the meat, and continue to cook the sauce on the stewing mode for 20 minutes. Gradually add butter and Dijon mustard to the bowl and stir. During this time, it will decrease in volume and slightly thicken. At the end of cooking, add salt, pepper and other spices, if necessary.

As soon as the sauce is ready, put the chops back into the bowl, cover with a lid and simmer for another 10-15 minutes. During this time, they will have time to absorb the entire aroma of spices, become soft and easily separated when sliced.

We serve chops from a slow cooker hot as a main dish in combination with a side dish of potatoes, spaghetti, vegetables or cereals. Almost any side dish is suitable for such meat. And you can also supplement the dish with a drink, for example, red wine. Before serving, sprinkle the meat with a small amount of chopped greens.

Bon appetit!