Szechuan Pork (Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean boneless pork chops
1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup szechuan hot bean sauce (paste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
4 teaspoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons sugar
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 teaspoon hot chili oil (optional)

Preparation

Trim chops of excess fat and brown on both sides in a skillet on the stove top.
Place chops in the bottom of the crock pot and cover with bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and green onions.
Combine remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over vegetables.
Cook on low for 3-5 hours or until chops are tender and cooked through.
Serve hot with cooked rice.