Tangy Pork Chops

Name: Tangy Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h 30 min
Total time: 5 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork loin chops; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large green pepper, sliced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes, optional

When my husband and I had our first child, we found this recipe so convenient. I could start it during nap time and we’d enjoy an easy, satisfying dinner that night. —Karol Hines, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes, optional

Directions

Place chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with pepper. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and tomatoes. Combine the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and bouillon; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop: 349 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Tangy Pork Chops in Taste of Home February/March 1998

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jane6volt

Oct 20, 2017

I have been making this recipe for years, and everyone in my house ( 4 now teen boys) is thrilled when they smell it cooking. They love the sweet/tangy taste, and request it often. Best part is that it's SOOOOO easy to make!! This will remain a staple in my meal plan for the foreseeable future. Love it!!!!!!
2124arizona

Jul 13, 2017

I fixed this and everyone loved it!!
redcow

Jan 14, 2017

Neither my husband or I were impressed by this recipe. He does not like "all that junk" on his meat. It is too hard to eat. I will not make these again. I had to add extra corn starch to thicken the sauce.
sandra Henslee

Jan 5, 2017

I have used this recipe for years and loved it. We serve it over rice and it is great comfort food on a cold winter night! I found that we like it better made with pork steak but really enjoy regular pork chops also.
buxtehude

Sep 11, 2016

I did not care for this at all. I followed the recipe exactly, but the finished dish had a strong vinegar taste. I would not make this again nor would I recommend it.I reheated the leftovers after a few days in the refrigerator and it was better. The strong vinegar taste has gone away and the flavors have blended a little better. It was ok but not great.
pajamaangel

Aug 16, 2016

Flavor was good, but the pork chops were overdone.
Levitayte

Dec 27, 2015

Make them all the time,we loved them
ejt325

Jun 3, 2015

The pork chops turned out pretty tough, but it was really good.
annaf27

Feb 1, 2015

We won't be making this one again. The pork chops were still somewhat tough after cooking for the allotted time. The flavors weren't interesting enough either. My husband and I agreed that this was not a keeper.
SunnyD312

Jan 14, 2015

I didn't have the veggies on hand, so I just mixed and used the sauce. My kids (8 and 4 -- both picky eaters) absolutely LOVED it. First time in ages both of them have cleaned their plates.