Cranberry Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick (2 to 3 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, from 1 small onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery, from 1 large celery rib
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, or white wine
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with the salt as it cooks. Set the mixture aside to cool completely.
Place the cooled sautéed vegetables, cranberries, pork chops, pepper, thyme, and brown sugar in a 1-gallon freezer bag. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Massage the bag to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Freeze the bag flat in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Thaw the pork chops on a tray or dish in the refrigerator. On the morning of the day you plan to serve this dish, empty the contents of the bag into a 4-quart slow cooker and add 1/4 cup broth or wine. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork chops are cooked through.