Slow Cooker Braised Lemongrass Pork Chops
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Ingredients (10)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 2 stalks lemongrass, tender bulb part only, trimmed, tough outer layers discarded, and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops, each about 1 inch thick
- 2 green onions, finely chopped, for garnishing
Nutritional Information
- Calories461
- Fat18.2g
- Saturated fat6.01g
- Trans fat0.18g
- Carbs27.5g
- Fiber1.86g
- Sugar17.92g
- Protein45.8g
- Cholesterol137.31mg
- Sodium1683.12mg
- Nutritional Analysis per serving (4 servings) Powered by
In this easy crockpot recipe, thick pork chops braise for hours in a delicious Asian sauce of chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, and black pepper, blended smooth. After 6 hours in the slow cooker, the pork chops emerge tender, savory, and richly flavored. Serve this easy, set-it-up-and-forget-about-it dish with our Basic Steamed White Rice.
For more crockpot inspiration, check out our Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo, Slow Cooker Pork Ramen, and Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.
Instructions
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1In a blender, blend together the broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, and pepper.
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Put the chops into
the slow cooker, pour over the lemongrass mixture, cover, and cook on the low-heat setting for 6 hours. The chops should be very tender. ![]()
- 2Transfer the pork chops to a warm plate. Using a large metal spoon, skim off and discard any fat from the surface of the cooking liquid. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan. Place it over medium heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
- 3Serve the pork chops with the sauce, garnished with the green onions.
Put the chops into
the slow cooker, pour over the lemongrass mixture, cover, and cook on the low-heat setting for 6 hours. The chops should be very tender. 