Thursday, January 31, 2008

Whatcha got cookin.

Today I am doing pork chops, ala crockpot. I am in love with the crockpot - as they say on the "Ronco" commericals - "set it and forget it".

Today's chops are being cooked in a fruit stuffing, complete with apples, cranberries, celery and onion. It smells SOOO good right now.

Last night, we were in Alma. We went to see an old classmate/roommate of Brian's - Bob Gruca play at Alma College. He is a classical guitarist. I honestly had no clue what to expect, but I will say, it was excellent!

If you would like to hear an example, visit his page: http://www.robertgruca.com/

Well, off to get some stuff done while Isaac is napping!

Hope everyone is keeping warm!

For those who thought it sounded good - here's the recipe:

Chops with fruit stuffing

6 boneless pork loin chops
1 tbsp oil
6oz herb stuffing mix
2 celery ribs
1 med tart apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup butter

Brown chops on both sides in oil. Combine remainder of ingredients in bowl.

Place half stuffing in slow cooker. Top with pork and remaining mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until meat reads 160 degrees. (Makes 6 servings)

4 comments:

Hayley said...

Can I come for dinner...LOL. I serisouly need some cooking lessons!!!

Unknown said...

wow...that sounds awesome! MUCH better than Hamburger Helper that we threw together tonight.

Courtney said...

You know what you need? A cookbook with recipes for the crockpot for just 2 people. And modern recipes too, not that stuff our moms used to make back in the 70s.

Brian and Becky said...

Wow! Courtney, it's like you were READING my mind! Like you had the answer to my needs right in your hand ....haha.