Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore

A wonderful Italian neighbor showed me how to make this recipe after I commented on how good it made the neighborhood smell when she had her windows open when she made it. This American-Italian term refers to food prepared 'hunter-style,' with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, various herbs, and sometimes wine. I found adding cheese gave it something special, it also made it mine.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 614 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 onion, sliced
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown chops over medium-high heat. Transfer to slow cooker.

Step 2

In the same pan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until browned. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper, and cook until these vegetables are soft. Mix in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and white wine. Season with Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic. Pour over pork chops in slow cooker.

Step 3

Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours. To serve, place a slice of cheese over each chop, and cover with sauce.