These Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples & Cinnamon are the perfect combination of savory, tender pork and sweet, warm apples. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this comforting slow-cooker dinner develops rich flavor while cooking gently for several hours. The result is juicy pork chops surrounded by buttery cinnamon apples and a delicious sauce that makes every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
2 medium apples, cored and sliced into wedges
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Season the pork chops
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. This simple seasoning gives the pork a savory base that pairs beautifully with the sweet apples and cinnamon.
- Optional: Brown the pork
For extra flavor and a beautiful golden exterior, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 2 minutes per side, just until lightly browned. You do not need to cook them through at this stage.
- Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange half of the sliced apples across the bottom, then place the pork chops on top. Add the remaining apples around and between the pork chops.
- Make the flavorful sauce
Melt the butter and combine it with the chicken broth, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir well, then pour the mixture evenly over the pork chops and apples.
- Slow cook
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through. Avoid overcooking, especially if using thinner pork chops, because