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Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples and Onions

by Jamie
This super simple, amazing crock pot recipe for Pork Chops with Caramelizes Apples and Onions can be assembled in just minutes. 
 
 
Apples and onions are sliced thinly…
 
 
…then layered in your handy crock pot. 
 
 
Brown sugar gets sprinkled over the top of the apples and onions. 
 

Then just add your pork chops, seasoned generously with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. 
 
 
The apples and onions naturally caramelize and pork is juicy and flavorful. It’s fast, easy and delicious! 
 
It’s great served alongside any of the following…
 
 
Serves: 4-6 servings Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: NA calories NA fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 2 voted )

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops
  • 3 granny smith apples
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 1/3 C packed brown sugar
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Slice your onions and apples into thin slices. 
2. Spray the inside of a large crock pot. Layer the onions along the bottom, and then the apples.
3. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the apples. 
4. Season the pork chops with the salt and pepper generously on both sides.
5. Place the pork chops on top of the apples, cover and cook on low for 4 hours.

Recipe from Mels Kitchen Cafe
 
 

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28 comments

Maranda June 9, 2010 - 2:48 pm

Yum! I love apples and onions with my pork chops! I probably never would have thought to stick them in the crock pot though. What a great idea! My daughter is only 3 but she is definitely growing way too fast for my taste. I'd love more time to hang out with her! Thanks for sharing!

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Cooking with Kait June 9, 2010 - 3:15 pm

Apples, onions and pork chops. It's like a match made in culinary heaven. Great dish.

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Nat Alea from OK June 9, 2010 - 6:18 pm

I have never had any good luck with my crock pot for cooking meat. Mine always turns out way to dry. Do you need to put any liquid in it and how did you get it to be a nice brown color? I can never get my chops to look this good. I may try it again though.

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Tightwad Mom June 9, 2010 - 6:34 pm

Thanks for sharing another fabulous recipe! I can tell how much my kids are growing by how short their pants are getting! Thank goodness it is summer!

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Melanie June 9, 2010 - 6:54 pm

Your pictures are so pretty, Jamie! Glad this meal was a hit!

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Jamie Cooks It Up! June 9, 2010 - 7:26 pm

Nat Alea,
The onions and the apples make quite a bit of “juice” as this dish cooks so you don't need to add any water. However, I almost always add a bit of liquid in with my meat when I cook it in the crock pot. Broth or water works well.
Good luck!
~Jamie

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Jamie Newman June 10, 2010 - 12:01 am

Well I know what we are having for dinner on Sunday! YUM! I've had some pork chops in the freezer for a few weeks and I've been wondering what to do with them so this will be perfect.

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Melanie January 20, 2011 - 6:27 pm

just popped this in my crock pot!!! my husband has been begging for pork and apples. . .

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Anonymous June 1, 2012 - 2:23 pm

This is TO DIE FOR!! Our new favorite dinner here at The NuttHouse! DO NOT add any extra liquid to the crockpot. The onions and apples create enough. No need for a knife either! So Tender and Flavorful!! Shear Bliss! Thank you!

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Tracy J Morrin October 12, 2012 - 11:45 am

I’m thinking you could quickly brown them first, before putting them in the crock pot. That may solve the visual appeal. I’m going to use Splenda brown sugar 🙂
On my weekend list to try.. Can’t wait !

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Alexandra October 15, 2012 - 6:53 pm

Do the pork chops need to be thawed? Or can you use frozen? These look delish!

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Jamie October 16, 2012 - 6:31 am

Alexandra,
Yes, the pork chops need to be completely thawed. Good luck! Hope you love the dish.
~Jamie

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Bridgette Collins October 21, 2012 - 12:05 pm

I made these chops yesterday, seasoned both sides chops and browned them first and added 2 cubes chicken bouillon . These were WONDERFUL served over mashed potatoes with cream cheese and small amount shredded cheddar and roasted garlic whipped up with potatoes. This is absolutely my most favorite new fall dinner. Was very easy too!

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Norbert February 7, 2014 - 10:05 pm

Doesn’t it?! I think that one is going to be my favorite one! We shall seeee! Another frined also suggested chicken tortilla soup. Adding that to my soup list! I’ve pinned several recipes on Pinterest for chicken tortilla soup, so I’ll have to use one them. Thanks, Breanna!

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Amanda March 3, 2013 - 2:31 pm

I’m a BYU student right now and this was such an ez, affordable meal ! Loved it!

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Sandy July 2, 2013 - 1:19 pm

Quick question. On the carmelized pork chops with apples and onions, Shouldn’t the crockpot be set to 4 hrs on high instead of low? Low does not seem like it will cook the meat thoroughly.

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Denise March 31, 2014 - 9:34 pm

Looks yummy! Question for you. Do you use bone-in pork chops? If so, how thick of pork chops?!?! What size of crock pot do you use?

I’m excited to make these!

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Lavinia January 7, 2015 - 3:48 pm

Hey, good to find soemone who agrees with me. GMTA.

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Blair January 19, 2015 - 6:02 pm

I have to go to work all day so can I still put this on in the morning? I’m worried I’ll be gone too long and it may over cook.

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Jamie January 22, 2015 - 7:12 am

Hi Blair,
Just depends on how high your crock pot cooks. If you leave it on low for 6-8 hours it should be ok.
Best of luck,
~Jamie

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Liz November 6, 2019 - 5:52 pm

These pork chops were fabulous! Thank you for the outstanding recipe!

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Traci Heffernan October 13, 2023 - 11:53 am

Could I do this with a pork tenderloin or pork loin?

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Jamie October 18, 2023 - 4:06 pm

Hi Traci,
I haven’t ever tried it with those cuts, I suspect the apples and onions might become a little more mushy than with the pork chops. Let me know if you try it and how it goes.
Best,
~Jamie

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Adam Lowe October 15, 2023 - 2:58 pm

The printed recipe says granny smith apples, but the apples shown in the pictures are red. Does the variety of apple matter?

The printed recipe says four hours on low, but the captions above say four hours on high. This would seem to be more important than what kind of apples are used.

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Jamie October 18, 2023 - 4:04 pm

Adam,
Thanks for your question. Any kind of apple will work for this recipe.
Best,
~Jamie

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