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Autumn Vegetables and Pork Chops

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Courtesy of National Pork Board
Serve With:
Warm rolls complement this one-pot meal.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Hr.

What you need:

* 6 pork chops, 3/4-in. thick
* 1 medium acorn squash
* 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
* 2 Tbsp. orange juice
* 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tsp. grated orange peel
* 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
* 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
* 3/4 c. brown sugar
* 3 Tbsp. chopped green onions
* 2 c. frozen green peas

What to do:

1. Slice acorn squash in half, remove seeds and slice each half into 6 slices, approximately 1/2-in. thick. Place 6 half slices on bottom of 5-quart slow cooker. Arrange 3 pork chops over squash; repeat layers.
2. Combine all other ingredients except peas; pour over squash mixture. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hrs. or until pork and squash are tender.
3. Remove both from slow cooker; keep warm. Stir in frozen peas. Turn heat setting to high. Cover and cook about 5 min. or until peas are tender; drain.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:
www.PorkBeInspired.com

Wine pairings:

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling/Rhine

Nutritional information:

Calories: 322;   Total Fat: 9g;   Saturated Fat: 3g;   Cholesterol: 67mg;   Total Carbs: 42g;   Fiber: 4g;   Protein: 25g;   Sodium: 147mg;  
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