SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS AND VEGETABLES RECIPES

Steps:

• In very small bowl, mix salt and garlic-pepper blend. Sprinkle half of seasoning mixture over pork. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, just until browned.
• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork chops in slow cooker; top with carrots, potatoes and onion.
• Cover, cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
• In medium bowl, mix squash, basil, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining half of seasoning mixture; spoon on top of vegetable mixture in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until squash is crisp-tender.

Steps:

• Arrange pork chops on a large plate. Rub chops all over with dry soup and dip mix. Set aside.
• In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, parsnips, and garlic and pour chicken broth over. Place pork chops on top of peeled vegetables in a slow cooker.
• Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or on high -heat for 2-3 hours. Transfer cooked chops to a serving plate. Cover and keep warm.
• Drain cooked vegetables and reserve cooking liquid. Mash vegetables, using a potato masher. Add butter. Stir in light cream or half-and-half. Stir in,if necessary reserved cooking liquid to make mixture light. Season resulting mixture to taste with salt and black pepper. Discard remaining cooking liquid. Sprinkle with parsley.Serve vegetable mixture with pork chops.