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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 255 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    I don't always have time to fix the home-cooked meals my family loves, so I've come to rely on my slow cooker a lot. I fix these tangy chops at least once a week Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                4 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)  |  
                                                1 teaspoon garlic powder  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                2 tablespoons canola oil  |  
                                                2 cups ketchup  |  
                                                1/2 cup packed brown sugar  |  
                                                1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Sprinkle pork chops with garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides; drain. 2. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and liquid smoke if desired. Pour half of the sauce into a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with pork chops and remaining sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Yield: 4 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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