Easy and Saucy Crock Pot Pork Chops

Easy and Saucy Crock Pot Pork Chops 4 pork loin chops with bone (I get fairly thick chops so they don't dry out in the crock pot) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups ketchup 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke (don't omit this!) Sprinkle pork chops with garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown the pork chops in oil on both sides. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and liquid smoke. Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with pork chops and remaining sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4-1/4 to 5 hours or until meat is tender.