Freezer Friendz: Tangy Pork Chops by Mel

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Tangy Pork Chops by Mel

Ingredients:
6 pork chops
2 medium onions chopped
4 celery ribs chopped
2 green peppers sliced into strips
2 cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 c. ketchup
1/4 c. cider vinegar
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 beef bouillon cube

Assembly:
1. Quickly brown chops in oil, set aside
2. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl
3. Spoon small amount of tomato mixture in bottom of crock pot
4. Place chops on top and cover with remaining tomato mixture
5. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours
6. Carefully remove chops and place on platter
7. (optional) Mix cornstarch and water and use to thicken sauce.
8. Place all ingredients in freezer bag together

Serving Day:
1. Thaw completely.
3. Reheat in microwave until hot
4. Serve over rice or with mashed potatoes

Serves 6

2 comments:

SusanAugust 4, 2009 at 1:42 PM
This was great. All of the kids liked it as well. Thank you!
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katieAugust 4, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Yum. I thought this was delicious! (Everyone enjoyed it, but I'm stealing the leftovers!)
Thanks Mel! This your mom's recipe?
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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Tangy Pork Chops by Mel

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