Crockpot Apple Cider Pork Chops
Crockpot Apple Cider Pork Chops are the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Tender pork chops slowly simmer in a sweet and spiced apple cider sauce, infused with aromatic cinnamon and thyme. This dish not only fills your home with an inviting fragrance but also delivers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Serve it over mashed potatoes or rice, and watch your family gather around the table for a cozy meal that warms the heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear each pork chop for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove pork chops from the skillet, then add sliced onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Place seared pork chops in the crockpot, pour in apple cider, and add sautéed onions, garlic, cinnamon sticks, thyme, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until pork is tender.
- Remove cinnamon sticks before serving over mashed potatoes or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate pork in apple cider overnight. Adjust cooking time if substituting with chicken or beef.