Crockpot Pork Chops With Spiced Apples
This Crockpot Pork Chops and Apples recipe is perfect for those cozy fall evenings. You’ll love the juicy, tender pork chops paired with the sweet and tangy Granny Smith apples.
It’s super easy to make, too – just throw everything in the crockpot and let it work its magic!
Crockpot Pork Chops and Apples
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2-3 bone-in pork chops (about ½” thick)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable Oil
- 3 Granny Smith apples
- ¼ cup brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup apple cider
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Instructions
- Prep the pork. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper. Then, coat each pork chop with cornstarch, making sure they are fully covered. After that, shake off any extra cornstarch.
- Sear the chops. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put in the pork chops and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown. While the pork chops are browning, core and slice the apples. Take the cooked chops out of the skillet and set them aside.
- Assemble in slow cooker. Put the seared pork chops into the slow cooker. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and sliced apples on top. Then, pour the apple cider over everything.
- Cook and serve. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through. Serve the pork chops warm, with a generous serving of the apples and sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Nutrition
More Tips:
When setting up the slow cooker, spread the apples evenly over the pork chops so that each chop gets an equal amount of the sweet, spiced flavor.
Avoid opening the slow cooker frequently, as it can increase the cooking time by letting out heat and moisture.
Taste the sauce towards the end of cooking. If it’s sweeter than you prefer, add a splash of apple cider vinegar to balance the flavor.
Allow the pork chops to rest a few minutes after cooking to help the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and flavorful.
Key Ingredients and Tools
You’ll need these items to make this fall dinner recipe turn out great:
- Pork chops with bones: The bone adds flavor and keeps the meat juicy during slow cooking.
- Granny Smith apples: When cooked, they hold their shape well and add a tart contrast to the sweet sauce.
- Apple cider: This adds a rich apple flavor to the dish you can’t get from apple juice. Look for it in the juice aisle or the refrigerated section.
- Cornstarch: When seared, you’ll need this to coat the pork chops for a crispy crust. You can find it in the baking aisle.
- Slow cooker: This is essential for cooking the pork chops low and slow, ensuring they come out tender and flavorful.
Using these items will help you make a delicious fall dish. Enjoy cooking and sharing this tasty meal!
You can try these ingredient swaps for the recipe:
- Bone-in pork chops: You can use boneless pork chops or thick-cut pork loin, but make sure to reduce the cooking time to prevent dryness.
- Granny Smith apples: You can substitute them with Honeycrisp or Fuji apples for a sweeter taste.
- Apple cider: If you don’t have apple cider, you can use apple juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Cornstarch: Instead of cornstarch, you can use all-purpose flour to coat the pork chops.
These substitutions may alter the final result of the recipe, but you can experiment with them to match your preferences or based on what you have available.
I hope you enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with this easy recipe. It’s a simple, satisfying meal that’s perfect for cozy evenings at home.
Serve it with your favorite sides, and you’ll have a delicious, hearty dinner ready with minimal effort.
By Katie Shaw
Katie shares simple, reliable recipes from her home in Virginia, where she lives with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens.
I made this tonight. The only change I made was adding onion powder to my pork chops before searing in a skillet.
This was delicious. Definitely a great fall dish!
Thanks for sharing!
hi tammy! so happy you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
sounds yummy.
could this be cooked in the oven, in a covered pan?
YES! I do it all the time. 300 degrees for an hour or so. 🙂
This was really good! I had four massive thick pork chops so I increased the brown sugar and cider to about 1/2c each. After searing the meat (I used bacon grease instead of oil), I deglazed the pan with an onion and added that to the crockpot with the apples. Definitely don’t skip the searing and salt your meat well before searing and everything will be great! I wish I would’ve left my apples in a little bit bigger chunks just because the ones underneath cooked apart so much. Made it less pretty looking but still very tasty and that’s what counts, right?! 🙂 Thanks, I needed a taste of fall since I’m so tired of the 100 degree summer heat and this did it for me!
hi mary susan! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I love a little early taste of fall too. 🙂