Crock Pot Pork Chops With Herb Sauce

• 2 pounds pork loin chops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• A1/2 small yellow onion, diced (or about A1/4 cup)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• A1/2 teaspoon salt
• A1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
• an(or up to A1/4) teaspoon pepper, depending on taste
• 1A1/2 cup chicken broth
• A3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon freeze dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon freeze dried basil

1. Sprinkle each side of pork chops with thyme, salt, pepper and mustard
2. In large skillet over medium high heat melt butter with olive oil
3. Add onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes
4. Move onions and garlic to side of pan and add seasoned pork chops
5. Saute for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned
6. Transfer contents of pan to slow cooker
7. Add chicken broth
8. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
9. Remove pork chops and cover to keep warm
10. Add cream to slow cooker and whisk
11. To thicken sauce pour into small saucepan and whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency
13. Add additional salt and pepper to taste
14. Pour over pork chops and garnish with freeze dried herbs

pork loin chops, olive oil, butter, yellow onion, garlic, thyme, salt, mustard powder, pepper, chicken broth, heavy cream, cornstarch, parsley, basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/crock-pot-pork-chops-with-herb-sauce-58387944 (may not work)