Slow Cooker Apple Pork Chops

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Slow Cooker Apple Pork Chops with Sweet and Spicy Flavor
in Pork

Prep

20 min

Cook

6 hours

Ready In

6 hours 20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
6 bone-in pork chops
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon meat tenderizer
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 Granny Smith apples , cored and sliced
1/4 head cabbage , shredded ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
310
Sugar
9g
Fat
12g
This slow cooker apple pork chops recipe is a tasty and easy way to enjoy a savory meal with a sweet and spicy kick. The pork chops are cooked low and slow in a flavorful sauce made with apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth, which provides a balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The dish also contains sliced Granny Smith apples that add another layer of sweetness and a bit of crunch. The addition of shredded cabbage is optional and provides a cruciferous crunch to the dish, but it can be left out if preferred. Overall, this recipe is a great option for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.

Instructions

1.Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Brown the pork chops on both sides.
3.Combine the apple juice, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, meat tenderizer, garlic powder, nutmeg, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.
4.Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
5.Place the pork chops in the slow cooker on top of the liquid.
6.Add the sliced Granny Smith apples and shredded cabbage around the pork chops.
7.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender.

PROS

The slow cooker makes these pork chops very tender and juicy.

The combination of sweet and spicy flavors in the sauce is delicious.

The recipe is very easy to prepare.

CONS

The shredded cabbage is optional, but it might not suit everyone’s taste.

The recipe takes a long time to cook in the slow cooker.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein and important nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.
Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C.
The recipe is low in calories, fat, and sugar, but high in flavor.

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