Sweet And Spicy Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Sweet And Spicy Slow Cooker Pork Chops 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 pork chops, about 1-inch thick Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp cold water Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the pork chops to the hot skillet and brown for 1-2 minutes on each side . Transfer the chops to the slow cooker. Add the garlic to the drippings in the skillet and stir constantly over medium heat for one minute. Stir in the soy sauce, broth, brown sugar and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over chops. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours until the meat is tender. Remove the chops from the slow cooker and set aside. Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a pan and place it over medium heat on the stove. Whisk the slurry into the sauce pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce reaches the desired thickness. Add the pork chops to the sauce and heat through.