One Pot Pork Chop Stew

These days, pork is often one of the cheapest meats you can buy. LastPenny recommends buying free range pork products.

This is a tasty and cheap recipe which can be made in under an hour, or alternately can be popped in the slowcooker. I usually use the slowcooker myself.

One Pot Pork Chops

7 pork chops ** You can also use pork belly slices, but these will be fattier.
2/3 cup of water
6-8 small potatoes *
6-8 carrots, split lengthwise and cut into 2" pieces
1 1/2 cans of tomato soup (For dollar value, I use powdered packet soup instead and add a couple of tablespoons of ketchup)
2 tsp. worcester sauce
1 tsp. salt
oil

In a saucepan (I use a big highsided stockpot, but you can also make this very effectively in an electric frying pan), brown the pork chops in just enough oil to coat the pan. Drain away the grease.

If you're using the slowcooker method, put the chops in the slowcooker, otherwise, simply add the rest of the ingredients to the pan. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Serving suggestions:

• This is a one-pot meal, really, but for big eaters, you can serve it with mashed potatoes.
• I prefer to serve it with some toast and peas or beans

*TIP: If you're short of potatoes, you can add a cup of pasta to the pan instead of the potatoes for the last 15 mins.