Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
4
servingsThis crockpot apple cinnamon pork chops recipe is the perfect balance of savory and sweet, making it an easy yet impressive dinner. Slow cooking the pork chops ensures they stay juicy and tender while absorbing all the warm fall flavors of cinnamon, apples, and a touch of brown sugar.
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Ingredients
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 apples, sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work well)
1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Directions
- Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. (This step adds extra flavor, but you can skip it if you’re in a hurry.)
- Place the sliced apples in the bottom of the slow cooker, then lay the seared pork chops on top.
- In a small bowl, mix the apple cider, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Pour this mixture over the pork chops and apples.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the pork chops are tender.
- If you’d like a thicker sauce, remove 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, mix it with cornstarch, and stir it back into the crockpot. Let cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or buttered noodles.
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