Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops, with fat trimmed (I used pork loin sirloin chops)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or Vege-Sal)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup salsa (I used an Aldi's house brand with Medium heat but we like stuff a little spicy)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice

Method

  • Trim all fat around the edges of pork chops and discard fat.
  • Combine ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and fresh ground black pepper in a small bowl; then use the spice mixture to rub the trimmed pork chops on both sides.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan, add pork chops and cook over medium heat until well-browned, about 4 minutes per side. (The pork chops don't need to be done clear though, but they should be nicely browned.)
  • Spray sides and bottom of the slow cooker with olive oil or non-stick spray.
  • Put browned pork chops into the slow cooker, pour over salsa-lime mixture, and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until the pork chops are very tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Serve hot, with a little sauce spooned over each pork chops.