PORK CHOPS IN ORANGE-APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash pork chops and pat dry.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large skillet heat the olive oil and add pork chops.
• Brown well, turning once or twice.
• While meat is browning, mix together remaining ingredients.
• Transfer meat to the crockpot.
• Pour the orange juice mixture into the skillet and stir quickly to deglaze pan.
• Continue to stir until mixture is thoroughly blended.
• Pour mixture over meat, cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
• Remove pork chops from broth, cut orange slices to the center, twist and arrange a slice on each of the chops.
• Serve on a bed of jasmine rice.