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.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork loin chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Slice the onion into thin strips.

Step 4

In the slow cooker, layer the sliced apples and onions on the bottom.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Place the seared pork chops on top of the apple-onion mixture.

Step 7

Cover and cook on the low setting for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Turn the slow cooker to high and let the sauce cook for 10-15 more minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 10

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

Serving size	(1583.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1629.5

Total Fat 80.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 272mg	0%
Sodium 3515.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 100.4g
Protein 98.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.1mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 2366.7mg	0%

*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: 43.9%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 32.2%