SAMHUINN: Autumn Cider Chops
1-inch thick pork chops
2 C. apple cider
4 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1/2 C. chopped yellow onion
1/2 C. chopped celery
1 tsp. dried rosemary
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. cinnamon
8 clove (optional)
2 T. brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/4 C. all-purpose flour
Light cooking oil
Trim excess fat from chops. Dredge chops in flour, salt and pepper. Fry to a golden brown in oil. Place chops in crockpot, layering the vegetables and sugar in between and on top. Pour cider over the smothered chops and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. Add seasoning in the last 30 minutes of cooking for best flavor.
Serve with rice and applesauce.
