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Crockpot Apple Butter Pork Chops Recipe

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These Crockpot Apple Butter Pork Chops offer a sweet and savory comfort food experience with tender pork chops slowly cooked in a rich apple butter sauce. The sauce, flavored with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and thyme, balances sweetness and tang perfectly for a cozy meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

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For the Pork Chops

  • 6 thick-cut boneless pork chops (1 to 1 1/4 inches thick, about 2 pounds total)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

For the Apple Butter Sauce

  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

For Thickening the Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

  1. Season the Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry and evenly season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
  2. Add the Onion and Pork: Layer the thinly sliced onion at the bottom of a 6-quart black oval crockpot, then arrange the seasoned pork chops over the onions in a mostly even layer, allowing slight overlap.
  3. Make the Apple Butter Sauce: Whisk together apple butter, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and dried thyme in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the Sauce Over the Pork: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the pork chops and onions, spreading it with a spoon to ensure each chop is coated.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, checking near the early end to ensure the pork reaches at least 145°F and becomes tender without overcooking.
  6. Thicken the Sauce: Transfer the cooked pork chops to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm. Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry, then stir it into the hot crockpot sauce. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Sauce and Serve: Return the pork chops to the crockpot, gently turn them in the thickened sauce for a minute. Transfer to a serving plate, spoon the onions and sauce over the chops, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use thick pork chops (1 to 1 1/4 inches) for juicier results; thin chops may dry out.
  • Check pork temperature early to avoid overcooking.
  • Use only 1/2 cup broth as pork and onions release moisture.
  • Taste the sauce before serving; add extra apple cider vinegar if needed to counter sweetness.
  • Mix cornstarch with cold water before adding to prevent lumps.
  • Bone-in pork chops can be substituted; adjust cooking times based on thickness and tenderness.
  • Make sauce and slice onions up to 24 hours ahead but keep ingredients refrigerated separately.
  • Reheat leftovers gently with added broth or water to loosen sauce if thickened.
  • Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for best results.

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