Saucy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 boneless pork chops, trimmed
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer browned pork chops to a slow cooker; top pork chops with onion and green peppers.

Whisk tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt together in a bowl. Pour sauce into slow cooker, gently stirring to coat meat and vegetables.

Cook pork chops on Low until tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Transfer pork chops to a serving platter; tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. Whisk cornstarch into sauce until thickened; spoon sauce and vegetables over pork chops.