Apple Apricot Pork Chops Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinner into a dish of pure comfort with these Apple Apricot Pork Chops cooked to perfection in your crock pot. Juicy, bone-in pork chops are seared to golden-brown perfection and slow-cooked alongside tender slices of apple, sweet dried apricots, and savory onions. A luscious sauce infused with hints of honey, cinnamon, and ginger ties everything together, creating a balance of sweetness and warm spice that beautifully complements the meat. This hands-off crock pot recipe is ideal for busy days, requiring just 15 minutes of prep and minimal effort. Serve these fall-inspired pork chops over rice, mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted vegetables for a hearty, flavor-packed meal the whole family will love. Perfect for slow-cooking enthusiasts, this recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy tender, flavorful pork chops!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 2 medium apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer the pork chops to the crock pot.

Step 3

Layer the sliced onions, apples, and dried apricots over the pork chops in the crock pot.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, honey, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well and pour the mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and the flavors are well combined.

Step 6

Once cooking is complete, remove the pork chops from the crock pot and transfer them to a serving platter. Keep warm.

Step 7

To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the mixture into the liquid in the crock pot.

Step 8

Turn the crock pot to HIGH and let the sauce cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

Step 9

Pour the thickened sauce over the pork chops and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1704.9 grams (1704.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2598

Total Fat 126.20g	162%
Saturated Fat 42.00g	210%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.40g
Cholesterol 544mg	181%
Sodium 3402mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 163.70g	60%
Dietary Fiber 18.00g	64%
Total Sugars 111.50g
Protein 200.80g	402%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217mg	17%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 4174mg	89%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.8%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 25.2%