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!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a 6-quart crockpot, layer the sliced apples and onions at the bottom.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic over the apple and onion layer.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.

Step 8

Once cooking is complete, mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl to create a slurry.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering liquid and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to make a gravy.

Step 11

Serve the pork chops on plates with the apple-onion mixture on top, and drizzle with the gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1680.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2167.7

Total Fat 113.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 408mg	0%
Sodium 3291.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 88.5g
Protein 150.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 203.3mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 3019.9mg	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: 47.3%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 24.7%