Crock Pot Pork Loin Chops with Apples
Tender, juicy, and packed with fall-inspired flavors, Crock Pot Pork Loin Chops with Apples is the perfect comfort food for any season. Slow-cooked to perfection, these boneless pork loin chops are first seared to lock in their savory essence, then nestled on a bed of sweet-tart apples and caramelized onions. A luscious sauce made from apple cider, chicken broth, maple syrup, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg infuses every bite with rich, sweet-savory goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the ease of a slow cooker, this easy pork chop recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve with a drizzle of the thickened sauce and a sprinkle of fresh thyme for an elegant yet effortless dish. Perfect for fans of crock pot recipes with apples, this dish will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and your table with smiles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork loin chops
- 2 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (to mix with cornstarch)
- 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork loin chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove and set aside.
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Slice the onion into thin strips.
In the slow cooker, layer the sliced apples and onions on the bottom.
In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, apple cider, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the apples and onions in the crock pot.
Place the seared pork chops on top of the apple-onion mixture.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
Once cooking is complete, remove the pork chops and keep warm. To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the liquid in the crock pot.
Turn the slow cooker to high and let the sauce cook for 10-15 more minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Serve the pork chops with the apple-onion mixture and drizzle the thickened sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3515 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.4 g | ||
| Protein | 98.5 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2367 mg | 50% | |
*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.
