Crockpot Pork Chop and Apple Dinner
Transform your weeknight meals with this Crockpot Pork Chop and Apple Dinner, a hearty yet elegant dish that perfectly combines savory and sweet flavors. Juicy bone-in pork chops are seasoned with a warm blend of cinnamon, paprika, and pepper, then lightly seared to lock in flavor before being slow-cooked to tender perfection. Nestled atop a bed of sweet apples, caramelized onions, and garlic, the pork chops absorb a tangy-sweet sauce made with apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and chicken broth. The dish is finished with a luscious homemade gravy that’s thickened to silky perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cook time in the crockpot, this recipe is as convenient as it is show-stopping—a perfect balance of comfort food and sophistication. Ideal for fall dinners or cozy gatherings, this meal is sure to delight your family and guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium apples (sweet varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.
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 set aside.
In a 6-quart crockpot, layer the sliced apples and onions at the bottom.
Add the minced garlic over the apple and onion layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and dried thyme. Pour the mixture over the apples and onions in the crockpot.
Place the seared pork chops on top of the apple-onion mixture.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
Once cooking is complete, mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to create a slurry.
Remove the pork chops from the crockpot and set aside. Pour the liquid from the crockpot into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering liquid and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to make a gravy.
Serve the pork chops on plates with the apple-onion mixture on top, and drizzle with the gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.3 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 3291 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.5 g | ||
| Protein | 150.9 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3020 mg | 64% | |
*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.
