{"id":15368,"date":"2013-10-23T00:01:30","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T05:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=15368"},"modified":"2013-10-22T20:39:06","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T01:39:06","slug":"swee-crockpot-pork-chops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2013\/10\/23\/swee-crockpot-pork-chops\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Crock Pot Pork Chops"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall<\/strong><\/span><\/em> – – my favorite time of the year. \u00a0It is finally somewhat enjoyable to be outside in Southeast Texas, but also a very busy time of the year with school and extracurricular activities. My time is limited in the kitchen, which means extra cooking with my Crock Pot is a necessity. A family favorite are these delicious Sweet Pork Chops<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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In addition to the fun things to do in this season, things are also about to get kicked into high gear with all of our holiday festivities and \u201cto do\u2019s.\u201d Taking the time to plan and think through your meals will help you avoid the holiday weight gain that can happen quickly when things get out of control or off-schedule.<\/p>\n

One of the techniques I share with my clients is to look at your schedule and plan your method of cooking according to what you have going on for that particular week. It can be frustrating to plan a certain meal, only to realize you do not have the time for that particular recipe.\u00a0 Are there certain days that make more sense to cook in the Crock Pot? Could you double a recipe one night to have leftovers on a night you cannot cook? Decide what would work best<\/strong><\/em><\/span> for your family, schedule, and sanity.<\/p>\n

Proverbs 21:5 says: \u201cThe plans of the diligent lead surely to the advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.\u201d\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Getting organized and planning ahead<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

can<\/span> help you maintain your weight and sanity,<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

along<\/span> with enjoying this season with friends and family.<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Try these pork chops and pair it with a sweet potato and your favorite fall vegetable or just a tossed salad.\u00a0 It is easy and<\/em> a crowd pleaser.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 6 Pork chops (cut \u00bd -3\/4 thick)<\/li>\n
  • 1 onion sliced or chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1\u00a0tablespoon of minced garlic<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup of brown sugar<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon ginger<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd cup soy sauce<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc cup ketchup<\/li>\n
  • pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Directions<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Place pork chops in Crock Pot and sprinkle with garlic and onions.<\/li>\n
    • Mix all other ingredients in a bowl and then pour over the chops.<\/li>\n
    • Cook on low for about 7 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Nutritional Value<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Calories: 410<\/li>\n
      • Fat: 18grams<\/li>\n
      • Carbs<\/span>: 16grams<\/li>\n
      • Protein: 44grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        In Good Health,<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

        Crystal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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