Smothered Pork Chops (Crock Pot)

Called Mom's Smothered Pork Chops in Judith Finlayson's Delicious and Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes. *Variation: You can substitute 3 1/2 to 4 lbs. country style ribs but broil the ribs for 5 min. per side before placing them in slow cooker then add 1 tbsp. oil in skillet and proceed with the step that begins "Add onions..." and cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 -3  lbs  pork loin chops, 1-inch thick (4-6)
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  onions, finely chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup chili sauce
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1. On a plate, combine flour, salt and pepper and dredge pork in mixture, coating both sides.
2. In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add pork in batches and brown both sides; transfer to slow cooker when done.
3. Add onions to pan, adding more oil if necessary, and cook, stirring until softened.
4. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
5. Stir in chili sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; bring to a boil.
6. Pour sauce over chops.
7. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or cook on high for 2-2 1/2 hours, until meat is tender.