Apple Pork Chops in the Crock Pot
Treat your taste buds to the cozy, comforting flavors of fall with these Apple Pork Chops in the Crock Pot. Tender bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then slow-cooked alongside layers of sweet, tangy apples and caramelized onions. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and lightly sweetened with brown sugar, this dish creates a luscious balance of savory and sweet. A splash of chicken broth ensures each bite is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Perfect for busy weeknights or a weekend family dinner, this one-pot meal is as easy as it is delicious. Serve straight from the crock pot with the rich apple-onion mixture spooned over top, and pair it with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for a wholesome, flavorful feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 3 pieces Apples (firm, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 piece Yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Set aside.
Thinly slice the yellow onion and set aside.
In the bottom of the slow cooker, layer half of the apple slices and half of the onion slices.
Place the seared pork chops on top of the apple and onion layer.
Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar evenly over the pork chops.
Add the remaining apples and onions on top of the pork chops, creating a second layer.
Pour the chicken broth over the layers in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
Serve the pork chops with the apple and onion mixture spooned over the top for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.5 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.4 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 3403 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.4 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.8 g | ||
| Protein | 198.2 g | 396% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3580 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
