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A pork chop topped with chopped parsley sits on a bed of cooked onions in a light, seasoned sauce on a white plate.

Crock Pot Apple Pork Chops

Tender lean pork chops slow cooked with fresh apples, onion, and a light cinnamon brown sugar sauce. This easy crock pot dinner is comforting, balanced, and perfect for a lighter family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 376 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Lean boneless pork chops 4-6 pieces trimmed (about 1 inch thick)
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples cored and sliced
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 cup low-sodium broth
  • 2 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon water optional, for thickening

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper. Layer the sliced apples and onions in the bottom of the crock pot.
    A white slow cooker with sliced green apples inside. Surrounding the slow cooker are bowls and cups containing pork chops, apple juice, brown sugar, and ground black pepper on a white surface.
  • Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the broth, Swerve brown sugar, and cinnamon.
    A white slow cooker contains several raw pork chops sprinkled with seasoning. In front of it, there is a small glass bowl of brown spice mixture with a metal spoon resting inside.
  • Step 3: Place the seasoned pork chops on top of the apples and onions. Pour evenly over the pork chops.
    Raw pork chops arranged in a white slow cooker with a sprinkling of black pepper; a glass measuring cup with broth and a small bowl containing two bouillon cubes are placed nearby on a white surface.
  • Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until tender. Serve pork chops over the apples and onions with sauce spooned on top.
    Raw pork chops seasoned with spices are arranged in a single layer inside a white slow cooker or crockpot. The appliance is seen from above on a white background.

Notes

  • If you want a thicker sauce, remove the pork chops. Stir cornstarch and water together, add to the crock pot liquid, and cook on high for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  • If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes after thickening.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145 degrees F for best texture.
  • Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before serving to help retain juices.
  • Spoon sauce over each portion instead of mixing everything together for better portion control.

Storage Directions

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keep the pork and apples together so the meat stays moist.
  • Freezer: Freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Reheat: Warm gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of broth to keep the pork tender.
  • Make Ahead: You can prep the apples and onions a day in advance and store them separately in the fridge. Assemble and cook the next day.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 52gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 1035mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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