Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Slow Cooker

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Tender pork chops with a sweet-tart apple glaze, simmered until fall-off-the-bone tender for a fuss-free weeknight dinner. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 370 minutes pairs pork chops, apples, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 4.4 (12 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 360 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 12 oz pork chops in the slow cooker, then top with 2 diced peeled apples, 1/4 cup diced onions, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 1 cup chicken broth, 3 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a bowl, then pour over the pork chops and apples.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours until pork is tender and apples are soft, checking occasionally to ensure liquid isn't evaporating too quickly.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork chops and set aside, then use a spoon to thicken the sauce in the slow cooker over LOW for 15-20 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Slow Cooker take to make?

Total time is about 370 minutes (10 min prep + 360 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Slow Cooker?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork chops from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Slow Cooker?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Slow Cooker for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Glazed Pork & Apple Slow Cooker?

American slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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