I am a huge lentils and pork chops fan, so I decided to put them together in a lentil stew over white rice. It was simple to make and tasted delicious. I know, not very original, nevertheless, this is a great autumn dish 
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Ingredients
(4 servings)
½ pound lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 pork chops
2 cups chicken broth
1 carrot, sliced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup chopped onion
1 scallion, chopped
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and diced
Salt and pepper
Fresh cilantro
White rice and hogao for serving
Directions
1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork chops and cook until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Add the onions, garlic, scallions and red pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 6 minutes or until onions are translucent.
2. In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the potatoes, cilantro, salt and black pepper.
3. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Add the potatoes and cook for 30 more minutes.
4. Stir in cilantro and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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Palidor
on Oct 15th, 2009
@ 12:41 PM:
I love lentils. I love pork chops. Never thought to put them together. I think it’s very creative and delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Claudia Medeiros
on Oct 15th, 2009
@ 1:55 PM:
It’s a great dish for the parties at the end of the year
KennyT
on Oct 15th, 2009
@ 1:59 PM:
I’m a big fan of pork chops and lentils too
Jhonny Walker
on Oct 15th, 2009
@ 4:46 PM:
Erica,,,Lentils are my faves too. I make some ( mostly soups) every other day. Red lentils are the best…well greens too
also the yellows. Okay I love em’ all 
Erica
on Oct 15th, 2009
@ 6:04 PM:
Thank you guys for the comments!
Velva
on Oct 15th, 2009
@ 7:57 PM:
I love lentils and pork chops too! Great combination.
danielle
on Oct 15th, 2009
@ 8:20 PM:
sometimes its the simple recipes that taste the best!! I really should get into lentels more….that looks really good
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
on Oct 16th, 2009
@ 10:13 AM:
Lentils and pork sounds yummy together, great recipe for autumn!
Oysterculture
on Oct 16th, 2009
@ 12:13 PM:
Erica, I’m getting backed up trying to keep up with all the wonderful creative ideas you post. I too love lentils and porkchops and this recipe is going to the top of my list to try.
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen
on Oct 17th, 2009
@ 12:52 PM:
Lentils and pork are a perfect combination! This looks so hearty and delicious!
Erica
on Oct 19th, 2009
@ 3:25 PM:
Thank you
Ticha
on Oct 27th, 2009
@ 7:23 PM:
At the beginning you say to cook until golden brown, do you mean the pork chops? Then do you put the pork chops in slow cooker with all other ingredients including cooked onions and red bell pepper?
It sounds very good. I have guest tomorrow and am planning on making this dish.
Erica
on Oct 27th, 2009
@ 9:42 PM:
Hi Ticha,
I corrected the recipe. Sorry about that
Yes, you add the pork chops, onions and bell pepper to the slow cooker. Thank you!
Ticha
on Oct 28th, 2009
@ 5:27 PM:
Hi Erica,
Thank you, It’s in the slow cooker. I have time to clean the kitchen, set the table and relax before my guest come.
It smells great!
Ticha
on Oct 29th, 2009
@ 1:50 AM:
DELICIOSO! Thank you, my guest and my family enjoyed this dish.
Erica
on Oct 29th, 2009
@ 7:39 AM:
Ticha-Thank you for your feedback!
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on Nov 11th, 2009
@ 9:31 PM:
Wow, the cooking way of this Lentils and Pork Stew is great, I’ll try it later and I hope it tastes delicious.