Easy Crock-Pot Pork Chops with Apples – tender, juicy pork chops covered with tart/sweet apple slices and smothered in brown sugar and cinnamon. The pork chops are cooked to perfection in your crock-pot and everyone will love them. This easy pork chop recipe is ideal for a weeknight family dinner, yet impressive enough to serve to guests.
Tender and juicy bone-in pork chops and crisp, tart granny smith apples make this a pork chop recipe you will want to serve over and over again. Not only are these slow cooker pork chops delicious, but the crock-pot also does the work, and all you have to do is serve it to your hungry family!
My husband isn’t a big fan of pork chops, and I have prepared them numerous ways trying to find a recipe that he likes. But I scored big with this easy crock-pot pork chops recipe! Not only did he grudgingly admit that he did enjoy the pork chops, but he also ate leftovers the next day, which is a litmus test for how much he likes a meal.
What to serve with Crock-Pot Pork Chops with Apples:
This dish is a little rich, so I like to keep my sides simple. I usually serve these pork chops with Roasted Green Beans with Bacon and Lemon, Easy Orzo Pilaf with Lemon and Chives, Southern Green Beans and New Potatoes, Potato and Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette or Easy Baked Fresh Tomato Casserole.
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Easy Crock-Pot Pork Chops with Apples’ Ingredients:
You will only need a few ingredients to make easy crock-pot pork chops with apples: bone-in pork chops, olive oil, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, ground black pepper, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, apple juice or apple cider, and granny smith apples.
How to make Easy Crock-Pot Pork Chops with Apples:
Season the pork chops on both sides with the salt and pepper. Dredge the chops in flour and shake off any excess.
Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and saute them for about 2 minutes on each side or until they are lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Place the apple slices in the crockpot. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon and add the pork chops. Pour in the apple juice.
Cover the crock-pot, and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Sharon’s Expert Tips:
Crock-Pots and slow cookers all cook differently depending on the model you have, and the thickness of the pork chops. The cooking time may vary. Be sure to check your pork chops often. They should be falling off the bone tender when done.
The apples in this recipe will be very soft and have the consistency of applesauce after cooking. If you prefer your apples with a firmer texture, wait to add them to the crock-pot during the last hour of cooking.
I always use granny smith apples in this recipe because they are firm and I like their tartness. You can substitute other types of apples, but depending on which you use, the consistency and taste will be different.
Be sure to use bone-in, pork chops. They will have the best flavor and the bone will kelp keep the meat from drying as it’s cooked.
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Easy Crock-Pot Pork Chops with Apples Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 inch pork chops bone-in center cut about 1thick
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 apples unpeeled, cored, and quartered
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
Instructions
- Season the pork chops on both sides with the salt and pepper.
- Dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and saute them for about 2 minutes on each side or until they are lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Place the apple slices in the crockpot. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon and add the pork chops. Pour in the apple juice.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.*
Hi! I have this yummy meal in the crockpot now! What would you suggest to have with it? Thanks!!
Hi Lauren,
I hope I got back to you in time I’ve served the pork chops with mashed potatoes, orzo or rice. I’ve also served them with just a salad. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoy them!
Sharon
Would gala apples work as well as the green ones?
Hi Jackie,
Yes, you can use any type of apple you like.
Sharon