Slow Cooked Apple, Pear, and Apricot Pork Chops
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Smithfield
A quick and easy one-pot meal that is filling and flavorful.

Ingredients
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6Smithfield Pork Chopssee savings

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1cup fresh Anjou pear, roughly choppedsee savings

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1cup red apple, roughly choppedsee savings

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1cup dried apricots, choppedsee savings

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1medium onion, choppedsee savings

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3ribs of celery, roughly slicedsee savings

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1tablespoon of fresh thyme leavessee savings

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3/4cups apple juicesee savings

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1/2cup dark brown sugarsee savings

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1/4cup white winesee savings

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Salt and pepper to tastesee savings

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2tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons watersee savings

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Apple and pear slices for garnishsee savings

Directions
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In a slow cooker, or Dutch oven combine all ingredients, except cornstarch and water. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours, or 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours on high.
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30 minutes before serving, skim off any excess fat. Stir in cornstarch mixture and return broth to slow cooker. Continue cooking on low until sauce is smooth and thickened. Garnish with apple and pear slices.
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