Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavor of Fall-Apart Tender Crockpot Apple Pork Chops. This easy recipe combines juicy pork chops with sweet apples and warm spices, making it a perfect choice for a comforting dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 large apples, cored and sliced (granny smith or honeycrisp work well)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup apple juice or apple cider
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Spread the sliced apples and onions evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Arrange the pork chops on top of the apple and onion layer.
- In a small bowl, mix the apple juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then pour the mixture over the pork chops.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
- Optional: For a thicker sauce, move the pork chops to a plate. Mix the cornstarch and water, then stir it into the cooking liquid. Cover and cook on high for about 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve the pork chops with apples and onions spooned over the top, using the sauce as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using cider instead of juice.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg