Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 pork chops (about 2 pounds total)
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1 yellow onion, sliced
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1 (13 3/4 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (chopped if desired)
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning (or a combination of oregano, marjoram, and basil, with a pinch of sage)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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salt (to taste)
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fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
- Brown chops in oil in a skillet.
- Place chops in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Cover chops with peppers, onions, and artichoke hearts.
- Stir together remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pour mixture over vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cover crockpot and cook on high for 3-3 1/2 hours on high or on low for 5-8 hours or until pork chops are just cooked through and tender (your time may vary with your appliance so check!).
- Serve with cooked noodles, rice, or crusty Italian bread, if desired (I also sprinkled with Parmesan and red pepper flakes).