Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples
Fall-apart tender pork chops with a sweet-tangy glaze, paired with caramelized apples. Cooked for 4 hours on low for effortless weeknight magic. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 250 minutes pairs (1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2, sliced yellow onions
- 2, cored and sliced Honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place onions in the bottom of a slow cooker, then arrange pork chops on top.
- Step 2: Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a small bowl. Pour evenly over pork chops.
- Step 3: Scatter apple slices around the pork chops, then drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup broth. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Step 4: Carefully remove pork chops and apples to a plate. Return slow cooker to high and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until reduced by half and glossy.
- Step 5: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then stir in reduced sauce until emulsified. Pour over pork chops and apples, and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples take to make?
Total time is about 250 minutes (10 min prep + 240 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 Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples?
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 honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples?
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 Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples 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 Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples?
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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★★
Simple and delicious.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
