![]() ![]() That’s why some of the photos look a little frosty! You can use fresh pork chops or frozen pork chops for this recipe, as long as they’re boneless! I used frozen pork tenderloin chops, because that was what we had in the house.If the temperature is 145 degrees or higher, it’s safe to eat. However, if you’re concerned about the pork you can check that it’s cooked before shredded by using a digital thermometer. Cooking the pork for 7 hours should be more than enough time.If the rice needs a bit more time or is a little dry, you can add a little water before cover and cooking for a few extra minutes.Ingredients Needed for Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Rice You literally dump everything in and go, and let the slow cooking do its job. This family favorite takes *maybe* 10 minutes of total prep, including adding the rice at the end. Pork low in sodium and known as a ‘good’ source of potassium, too. The American Heart Association has certified that pork tenderloin and pork sirloin roast meet the criteria as heart-healthy foods. According to, in a cut of pork you can find iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B12, and B6! ![]() Pork can be a pretty healthy meat too, with some of the leanest cuts of pork having fewer calories than chicken. And who can’t use some new budget recipes these days, right? (BTW, if you don’t have rice on hand, you can serve the pork and creamy gravy soup mixture over egg noodles, too!) Pork is a great protein to create hearty and nutritious meals for your family, and I love that this recipe uses rice because it’s another affordable staple. I’ve fallen in love with finding new, creative ways to use pork, especially as it’s a meat I can find on super sale often. Turns out that the way they’re cooked makes all the difference (sorry mom). I’m not kidding! I thought that pork chops were, by design, hard and not very full of flavor. That means I may make a commission if you use my links to purchase, at no extra added cost to you! I only recommend products that I personally love and believe in Full disclosure here. ![]()
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