Crock Pot Pork Chops with Dried Fruit

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Treat your taste buds to a symphony of sweet and savory flavors with this Crock Pot Pork Chops with Dried Fruit recipe. Perfectly seasoned bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then slow-cooked in a rich blend of chicken broth, honey, and apple cider vinegar, creating a luscious, aromatic base. The addition of dried apricots, cherries, and golden raisins infuses the dish with bursts of natural sweetness, beautifully complemented by warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. Layered with tender onions, garlic, and fresh thyme, this irresistible dish is both hearty and elegant, making it ideal for a cozy family dinner or an impressive gathering. Best of all, the slow cooker does all the hard work, delivering fork-tender meat and flavor-packed results with minimal effort. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or couscous to soak up every drop of the delectable sauce!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 large piece yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup dried apricots, halved
• 0.5 cup dried cherries
• 0.25 cup golden raisins
• 4 pieces fresh thyme sprigs

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.

3. In the crock pot, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, and apple cider vinegar.

4. Layer the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the crock pot.

5. Add the seared pork chops on top of the onion and garlic layer.

6. Sprinkle the dried apricots, dried cherries, and golden raisins over the pork chops.

7. Nestle the fresh thyme sprigs among the pork chops and dried fruit.

8. Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 hours.

9. Once cooked, remove the thyme sprigs. Serve the pork chops with the dried fruit and onion mixture on top. Optionally, garnish with fresh thyme leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (354.9g)

Calories		503
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		20.9 g	27%
	Saturated Fat	6.0 g	30%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		75 mg	25%
Sodium		703 mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate		51.1 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	3.9 g	14%
	Total Sugars	41.9 g
Protein		29.8 g	60%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		66 mg	5%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		800 mg	17%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 754 cal (36.8%%)

Protein: 476 cal (23.2%%)

Carbs: 820 cal (40.0%%)