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| French Pork Chops Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2007 Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee Episode: Cottage Chic Overall User Rating:  |
pretty good....by mistake
12/05/2007 at 08:21pm
User: Dennis from Walden, NY User Rating:
I followed the recipe exactly.... It came out delicious, but for me it was more of a stew. The pork shredded with a fork. After a couple of hours of the initial start... I thought the smell of the Dijon was a little strong. I stirred everything together after 3-4 hours because I didn't see it blending on its own. The reason it was a stew for me was that I left and went hunting and didn't turn it off until a full 9 hours later. Very Good.
Will make again
09/20/2007 at 08:56pm
User: Sally from Bear, DE User Rating:
These were easy to make and were very moist. My teenagers really liked the flavor of the meat. The veggies may need a bit more salt. All in all, it is a very good meal.
Very good and easy
09/07/2007 at 01:03pm
User: HENRY from Belleville, NJ User Rating:
I received a crock pot years ago as a gift and had never used it. The recipe could not have been easier to make and was delecious. The only criticism I have is that it took longer than I thought it would to cook.
Might be Okay For a Weeknight but.....
09/03/2007 at 07:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
nothing to write home about. I was disappointed. The recipe was not what I imagined. Based on other reviews I did adjust the seasoning and it was necessary to cook on low heat for 6-hours to ensure that the meat was tender. The recipe is not a keeper.
French Pork Chops
09/03/2007 at 11:35am
User: Stephanie from Tulare, CA User Rating:
This recipie was very easy to make and also tasted delicious. This is for sure a must try
Did not like
08/29/2007 at 01:05pm
User: JOAN from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
The herb de provence was way too over-powering. I have not found many receipes of Sandra Lee's that I really like. Does she taste what she cooks?
LET IT COOK!
08/25/2007 at 06:05pm
User: lisa from ANTIOCH, CA User Rating:
after reading the other reviews, i did hold off a bit on the herbs and dijon. did a test bite after the first 4 hours and it was tough and dry. left it another 2 hours and it was wonderful! literaly fell apart with the fork and great flavor! keep it cooking is the key
Right on Sandra!
08/23/2007 at 08:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this with a 3 year old screaming and an 18 month old hanging on my leg. Obviously easy to make. I didn't have the Sherry and forgot the bread crumbs and it tasted fabulous. I did increase the heat to High and cooked for about 7 hours. Very tender. I served it on a pile of mashed potatoes. Even the toddlers liked it! Way to go Sandra!
Very tasty
08/20/2007 at 05:00pm
User: SUSAN from Somerset, NJ User Rating:
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this. I think it is a little sensitive for a slow cooker recipe in that the thickness of the pork chops and whether or not you sear the chops first really affects the time in the cooker. If you sear them or have thinner chops, reduce the time in the crock pot. Also, creamy mashed potato is a good substitute for the potato soup. I had a lot of leftover veggies so I heated them up the next day with some milk and some white wine, zapped it with the immersion blender and had a very tasty soup for lunch.
Fine recipe.
08/20/2007 at 03:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I like the idea of pork chops in a slow cooker and loved the use of French flavors. Not so wild about the flavor the canned soup gave, but otherwise enjoyed it.
Flavorful!
08/19/2007 at 09:25pm
User: CATHERINE from Sugar Land, TX User Rating:
My family LOVED this recipe. I don't know what happened with the people that said the pork was dry -- mine was tender and very flavorful. I used a rosemary seasoning b/c I didn't have herbs d'provence. I did use fresh carrots instead of frozen so they wouldn't get mushy. Other than that, I followed the recipe as written. Can't wait to make this one again.
Not what I expected
08/19/2007 at 08:48pm
User: Laura from Largo, FL User Rating:
I saw her cook this other other day and couldn't wait to try it - it looked so good! As many people mentioned, the pork chops were way overcooked, and I expected the soup sauce to integrate more with the vegetables to make a nice gravy. I even made a trip to the liquor store to buy sherry. I didn't care for it, but my husband liked it and felt it was a healthy meal with the beans and vegetables.
South Carolina cajun
08/14/2007 at 02:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I will not try this recipe again. I found it very bland; no flavor to the vegetables and the pork chops did not fall apart but were very dry. the only thing good about this recipe, which I followed exactly, is it was very easy to make. Perhaps a different cut of pork and some herbs and seasoning in the veggies.
ONLY if you like rosemary-type flavors
07/30/2007 at 04:05pm
User: megan from centralia, WA User Rating:
After reading other reviews, I cut the herbs de Provence down to 1 tsp. only and a rosemary-type flavor STILL took over the whole dish. I also cut the Dijon mustard down to 2 Tb. and am glad I did. My husband likes that flavor, so it worked out well. If you're not a fan of such strong herbs, this recipe is not for you. Also, I didn't add the cannellini beans until the last two hours and they turned out just fine; not too mushy like some of the other reviews stated. Overall, the meat was fairly tender and moist. Not as tender as it was represented in the episode, but still quite good.
Outstanding
07/24/2007 at 01:42pm
User: KAREN from Santa Ana, CA User Rating:
These chops were terrific! Not the typical crock pot fare. Serve with crusty French bread to mop the delicious gravy.
Delicious!
07/21/2007 at 03:18pm
User: Shirley from St. Paul, MN User Rating:
I served this recipe to my card group and they all raved about it. It was easy and very delicious!
TASTE
07/16/2007 at 08:58pm
User: BETH from MOON TWP, PA User Rating:
GREAT MEAL-EASY TO PREPARE. DIDN'T FOLLOW THE EXACT RECIPE. USED MUIR GLEN FIRE ROASTED DICED TOMATOES PLUS 1 REG 15. OZ CAN OF REG. WHOLE TOMATOES. ALSO COOKED ON HIGH FOR 5 HRS. INSTEAD OF LOW. SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES. GREAT MEAL -EFFORTLESS TO PREPARE!
Easy with Great Flavor
07/14/2007 at 04:49pm
User: Melanie from Federal Way, WA User Rating:
I cannot believe the interesting flavor of the herb de Provence, first time I had used it, the recipe like all of Sandra Lee's require small amount of ingredients and little effort. As always thanks Ms. Lee for your recipes!!
It works with a little help
07/14/2007 at 04:17pm
User: Art from Yuma, AZ User Rating:
I made it by the recipe and would have to agree with the review...the pork was dry, the base was mushy. I questioned the use of the potato soup until I saw the picture...red potatos are in the picture. I added them the second time I made the meal. Added fresh carrots instead of frozen...alas not as much mush...and GARLIC for crying out loud.... and finally slow down the cooking process...four hours is high...drop it down to six hours at take it out after five hours, at a lower heat...the pork won't dry out.
JUST SO-SO
07/11/2007 at 11:22am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
NOT VERY GOOD, I WOULDN'T WASTE YOUR TIME.
Not good
07/07/2007 at 12:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
French, I don't think so
French Pork Chops
07/06/2007 at 09:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I liked the pork and the sauce, but the veggies were way to bland for me.
VEry good and very easy
07/06/2007 at 08:50pm
User: Mary from Austin, TX User Rating:
I made this for my family a couple of days ago. I needed something quick, filling, easy, yet nutritious for my hungry famiy. My pork chops were so big I had to use my 6 qt. slow cooker, so I used an additional half can of soup with spices. Even though it may look like it doesn't have enough liquid when you layer all of the ingredients, don't add any extra water or stock. It will make more liquid as it cooks. This meal is quick to prepare and is so good! Definitely a keeper! Thank you Sandra!!
french pork chops
07/05/2007 at 02:45pm
User: pinkasu2 from N. Augusta, SC User Rating:
are not french, and not good.
We did not like this one
07/05/2007 at 02:22pm
User: Carlotta from Houston, TX User Rating:
As a busy working, single mom, I practically live in my crockpot LOL. Always looking fore new recipes. Tried this one and it wasn't very good, I am afraid. Kid's hated the taste of it from the herbs. Personally, I did too. LOL. But thanks to sandra lee for all her super ideas.
French Pork Chops
07/03/2007 at 11:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love slow cooker recipes, and this one was a winner. Absolutely great. Easy to prepare.
Worse than bad !
07/02/2007 at 03:59pm
User: Ken from Summerfield, FL User Rating:
I wish I had read the other reviews before I tried this. It was terrible. I washed the chops off and started over with my own sauce. What a complete waste of time and veggies.
Not something I would ever make again
07/02/2007 at 02:32pm
User: Dyannna from Seal Beach, CA User Rating:
The sauce looked bad, was thin and was overpowered by the herbs. Not good. The pork chops were tough and overcooked. Everything else was mushy, overcooked and tasteless.
I didn't know something made in a crockpot could be this bad
06/30/2007 at 12:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I adore crockpot cookery!! It's foolproof. But this recipe came out so poorly that I am afraid to crockpot any more this summer. It was atrocious.
yucko!
06/29/2007 at 04:54pm
User: MICHELLE from portland, OR User Rating:
I should have known that this combination would never work.
Really Bad
06/29/2007 at 01:00pm
User: Diane from Jackson, MI User Rating:
This recipe looked so good when she did it on T.V. I thought I had to try it. It comes out nothing like on the show. The chops are tough and dry and the the sauce is soup, not soupy, soup. It is also tasteless. I even served it over rice and the family still would not eat it. I really wish I had read the reviews before I ruined my beautiful chops.
Extremely Unappetizing
06/29/2007 at 10:00am
User: Francine from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
I really wish I had read the reviews before I made this one. I ended up with tough chops swimming in a pasty orange sauce with a sad heap of disintegrated beans and vegetables. I am sure this could have been good if more care had been taken in writing up the recipe, but obviously this hasn't been done.
My family has asked me to choose another recipe
06/28/2007 at 12:08pm
User: Marteena from Sugar Land, TX User Rating:
I have made this recipe about 10 times now and I still haven't gotten it to the point where is is very good. I've adjusted the herbs, used dry beans, different kinds of soup ... pretty much anything I could think of. But it always comes out real soupy and overcooked. I mite keep trying, but probably not. My family has asked me to choose another recipe.
anonymous
06/26/2007 at 06:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not as bad as people say. Made it with fresh carrots instead of frozen, and since I did not have herbs de provence I used a tsp of fine herbs in the sauce only. Would make again.
Great and EASY!!!
06/26/2007 at 06:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe, it tasted delicious and it was SUPER EASY!!!!
Watery, soupy mess
06/26/2007 at 05:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a soupy mess. Very bad. Herbs made it bitter and funky tasting.
not for my family
06/26/2007 at 02:23pm
User: DONNA from Eau Claire, WI User Rating:
I tryed this french pork chop recipe and the only thing we liked was the pork chop's.I thought the seasoning was a bad taste,and the bean tomato mixture was bad!!
They were so-so
06/25/2007 at 11:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to do - and nice to try - once. I will try something else before I go back to this one. The veggies released way too much water and it ended up being very very soupy, even after I poured 1/2 a cooker-full out. The sauce over the chops was good, I may try it on something else, though.
Atrocious !
06/25/2007 at 03:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The vegetables were beyond overcooked. They were mushy as oatmeal. The sauce tasted awful and looked like Tang. The herbs were overpowering and bitter. What an atrocious recipe.
Mushy mess
06/25/2007 at 12:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The herbs were way too strong. I would not make agian. Tasted like perfume due to the amount of herbs and we found the texture to be mushy and unpleasant.
Great French Country Dinner
06/23/2007 at 01:20pm
User: Marilyn from San Ramon, CA User Rating:
I've made this 4 times for different occassions. Glad I didn't read the initial reviews first. My friends and family have raved about it. The last couple of times, I've played around with the recipe to cater to different guests. Things you might try: cut the Herbs de Provence by a teaspoon on the chops; if you're not a Dijon fan, cut that back by a tablespoon -- it's a strong flavor; stewed tomatoes work well in place of plain; and you can always dredge the chops in flour, the herbs, and S&P, and then brown them before adding. This is really a great recipe though just as it was written --something different and special.
Made our "A" list
06/23/2007 at 12:44pm
User: MARILYN from Punta Gorda, FL User Rating:
Made exactly by the recipe with one exception. I reduced the herbs de Provence by one-third. The dish is delicious. For my family, the next time I will use half the carrots and twice the beans.
This recipe was a total disaster
06/20/2007 at 12:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have enjoyed many of this chef's recipes but this one was a total disaster! The canned ingredients, like the beans and tomatoes, turned to total mush in the crockpot. The sauce was pasty in texture had a nasty orange color to it and tasted very bad. To add insult to injury, the pork chops came out tough and dry. I have made several other of her pork recipes and they have been delicious. I'm going back to them.
Delicious
06/20/2007 at 01:29am
User: Yvette from Billings, MT User Rating:
All I can say is, I'm glad I didn't read the review section before making this, as overall rating of 2 stars-I can't believe it! I did everything like the recipe said and everyone loved it and said that this was a "keeper"
HORRIBLE
06/19/2007 at 11:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Looked and tasted extremely unappetizing. I do NOT recommend it.
Changed Around A Bit
06/18/2007 at 06:36pm
User: MARIE from Lakewood, OH User Rating:
First time I tried it exact to the recipe, it was just "ok". The second time I made it I changed it around a bit. I substituted 1 1/2 c. of beef broth for the potato soup and omitted the spices that were listed and tried my own which were a few pinches of Mrs. Dash's and 2 bay leaves {whole} in the pot. The flavor was much better and my family loved it.
Easy, Savory and Rich
06/16/2007 at 08:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was perfectly comforting with rich and savory flavors. Served over rice or noodles, it made a great dinner for four. I found the spices to be perfect. Everything worked harmoniously together.
great
05/18/2008 at 12:24am
User: gretchen from la vernia, TX User Rating:
My 5 year old helped me make it..it was that easy. We all enjoyed it very much...and made it just exactly as the recipe called for. Served it over brown rice, and had enough for leftovers the next day. It's always great and fun to try something new.
Tested this one
04/23/2008 at 10:44pm
User: dusty from greenbrier, TN User Rating:
It was really a waste of good meat. There was nothing french about it and the sauce curdled, pork chops were tough. It smelled good to me but bad to everyone else as it cooked. Bad idea, wouldn't make it again.
French Food - Mais Oui!!!
04/12/2008 at 12:48pm
User: Karen from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I served these to a couple from France. They were impressed and quite surprised that it had been done in a crock pot. I served it with a cabernet franc and was the toast of the party. I have done these several times and I cannot tell you how flavorful this dish is. The only difficulty is trying to find the cream of potato soup.
Quite Tasty and Satisfying
04/10/2008 at 06:25am
User: Barbara from Boise, ID User Rating:
for so little effort. Very nice.
Too much seasoning
04/01/2008 at 09:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this recipe sounded good for the slow-cooker. It had a horrible taste - my husband hated it. I think it was the seasoning. Too strong. If you make this, you might want to try to tone down the seasoning.
Superb French Chops
02/27/2008 at 04:30pm
User: Merry from Woddinville, WA User Rating:
Wow! This was so easy to prepare and DELICIOUSE! I served it, with the Pear Salad & Gorganzola Dressing, to my Mother, 2 sisters, brother, & their spouses on their evening return from a long drive home from a 3 day trip to Montana. They were all impressed with the flavor and could not beleive how easy it had been for me to prepare. They thought "I" had been cooking all day; only to discover it was the slowcooker that had been doing the cooking. It was A GREAT MEAL!
Delicious and simple
01/04/2008 at 12:52am
User: Gabrielle from Fallbrook, CA User Rating:
The tender pork chops literally melted in our mouths. The flavor of the gravy was wonderful. We served this dish over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with everyone....very stew-like and so, so good. As is, this is a tasty crowd pleaser and we'll make it again and again. The reason we tried it? My mom has made it on 3 occasions, serving to family and friends and all have commented on how delicious it is. Can also be done with chicken thighs according to her.