Description
A comforting dish that combines savory pork chops with the sweet flavor of apples and warm spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh or dried sage
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Optional: splash of apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel, core, and slice the apples.
- Sear the Pork Chops: Sear the pork chops in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Layer the Ingredients: In the Crock Pot, add the apple slices, followed by the onion and minced garlic. Place the seared pork chops on top, sprinkle with spices and herbs, and pour broth around the edges.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and set the Crock Pot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning 30 minutes before serving, adding honey or brown sugar if necessary.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, spooning sauce and apples over the pork chops.
Notes
Can substitute pork with chicken thighs or canned apple slices if needed. Avoid overcrowding the Crock Pot for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Pork Chops, Apples, Comfort Food, Family Dinner