Autumn Cider Chops

1-inch thick pork chops
2 cups apple cider
4 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 cloves (optional)
2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Light cooking oil

Trim excess fat from chops. Dredge chops in flour, salt and pepper. Fry to a golden brown in oil. Place chops in crock pot, layering the vegetables, seasoning and sugar in between and on top. Pour cider over the smothered chops and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

Serve with rice and applesauce.