Crock Pot Pork Chops with Apricots and Prunes
Elevate your crock pot menu with these tender and flavorful pork chops, simmered to perfection alongside sweet dried apricots and prunes. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines savory bone-in pork chops with the caramelized notes of sautéed onions and garlic, all bathed in a rich sauce made from chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and a touch of thyme. The natural sweetness of the dried fruits melds beautifully with the savory base, creating a perfectly balanced dish that's elegant yet unbelievably easy to make. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy weekdays while sophisticated enough for a dinner party. Serve these Crock Pot Pork Chops with Apricots and Prunes over fluffy mashed potatoes or alongside your favorite grains and veggies for a complete, unforgettable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 cup pitted prunes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and place in the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Transfer the cooked onions and garlic to the crock pot, placing them over the pork chops.
Add the dried apricots and prunes to the crock pot, scattering them evenly over the pork chops and onions.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and dried thyme. Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and fully cooked.
Once done, serve the pork chops with the apricot and prune sauce spooned over the top. This pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 985 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 871 mg | 19% | |
*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.
