Easy And Saucy Crock Pot Pork Chops - Healthier Version! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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 (I like to use either canola or olive oil)
2 cups no-sugar-added ketchup (low carb)
1/2 cup packed splenda brown sugar substitute
1 teaspoon hickory-flavored liquid smoke (don't omit this!)

Preparation

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.