**Pork chops, tender and juicy, slow-cooked with sweet apples and savory squash, is a delightful comfort food that is easy to prepare and perfect for a busy weeknight meal.**
This recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal prep, allowing you to throw everything into your slow cooker and let it do the work. The combination of pork chops, apples, and squash creates a harmonious blend of flavors, with the sweetness of the apples and the earthiness of the squash complementing the savory pork. The slow cooking process infuses the flavors and tenderizes the pork chops, resulting in a fall-off-the-bone texture. Serve this dish with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
**In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes:**
1. **Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Sweet Potatoes:** This variation swaps out the squash for sweet potatoes, adding a vibrant color and a slightly sweeter flavor to the dish.
2. **Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Butternut Squash:** For a creamier and more decadent version, this variation uses butternut squash, which has a naturally sweet and nutty flavor.
3. **Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples and Cabbage:** A healthier option, this variation incorporates cabbage, adding a crunchy texture and a boost of nutrients to the dish.
These variations provide options for customizing the recipe to your liking, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.
PORK WITH SQUASH AND APPLES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 53m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon garlic and the sage in a bowl. Rub over the pork and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the squash, apples, onion, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic, the honey mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Spread out on a long sheet of foil. Add the rosemary and 3 tablespoons butter, then bring the ends of the foil together and crimp to seal into a packet. Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast on the upper rack until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Poke holes in the packet to release steam.
- Meanwhile, heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then brown the pork on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and scrape up any browned bits from the pan, then transfer the skillet to the lower oven rack and roast until a thermometer registers 150, about 15 minutes. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
- Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1/2 cup water, scrape up any browned bits and simmer about 2 minutes. Slice the pork and drizzle with the pan juices. Serve with the squash and apples.
PORK CHOPS & ACORN SQUASH
My husband and I are crazy for the squash we grow in our garden. For a sweet and tangy dish, we slow-cook it with pork chops and orange juice. -Mary Johnson, Coloma, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pork chops in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add squash. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over squash. Cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours or until pork is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK WITH APPLES AND SQUASH
Enjoy this delicious pork with apples and tender squash that's ready in 40 minutes - perfect for a dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim fat from pork. Mix sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the garlic; rub on both sides of pork.
- Cook pork in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat about 3 minutes on each side until brown. Place onion on pork. Pour broth around pork. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cut squash crosswise into 1-inch slices; remove seeds and fibers. Cut each slice into fourths. Place squash and apple on pork; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until pork is slightly pink when cut near bone and squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg
SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS
Everyone will enjoy these fork-tender, slow cooker pork chops with a creamy, light gravy. Serve with a green vegetable, mashed potatoes and coleslaw or a salad. These are the best slow cooker pork chops. -Sue Bingham, Madisonville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, mustard, garlic pepper and seasoned salt. Add pork chops, one at a time, and dredge to coat. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour broth over chops. Cook, covered, on low for 2-3 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove pork to a serving plate and keep warm. Whisk remaining flour into cooking juices until smooth; cook, covered, on high until gravy is thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples is an easy, flavorful, and delicious comfort food recipe that the entire family will enjoy.
Provided by Great Grub, Delicious Treats
Categories Crock Pot Meals Crock Pot/Slow Cooker Dinner
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 6 or 8 quart crock pot, spray with non-stick cooking spray or use a liner.
- Add diced onions and sliced apple to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place pork chops on top and sprinkle with seasonings.
- Spread cream of mushroom soup over the top of the pork chops and sprinkle packet of onion soup mix on top of the soup.
- Pour vegetable broth over the top, cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low 6-7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Sodium 968 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Calories 377 kcal, TransFat 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Fat 15 g, Protein 45 g, Carbohydrate 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND SQUASH
Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this pork, apples and squash recipe made in slow cooker.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel squash. Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices. Cut apples into quarters; remove cores. Cut apple pieces in half crosswise. Remove excess fat from pork.
- In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer squash and apples. In small bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Coat pork with sugar mixture. Place pork on apples. Sprinkle with any remaining sugar mixture.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS
Enjoy this simple cozy recipe with the flip of a switch. With a few easy-to-find ingredients and minimal prep, you can enjoy a pork chop dinner for four. Serve with creamy grits or buttered rice for a filling family meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lay the pork chops on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle both sides of each chop with salt and pepper. Put the flour on a small plate. Coat both sides of the chops with the flour and put back on the baking sheet to come to room temperature while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Add the mustard, honey and 1 tablespoon of water to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker and stir to combine. Cut the shallot into rings and add to the cooker, separating the rings. Core and cut the apple into 1/2-inch chunks and add to the cooker with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine the shallots and apples with the sauce. Spread the mixture in an even layer and lay the pork chops on top, overlapping as needed.
- Cover and cook on low until the pork is cooked through, about 3 hours. Transfer the chops to a large plate and top with the warm apples and sauce. Serve with creamy grits or buttered rice if desired.
SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS AND APPLES
Pork chops and apples are cooked in a sweet and savory seasoning. The pork chops and apples make their own delicious sauce.
Provided by Sarah Olson
Categories Main Course
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place pork chops in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Cut apples into 8 large slices and place on top of pork chops.
- Combine brown sugar and seasonings then sprinkle mixture over apples.
- Cook on low 5-6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 361 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 32 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER PORK FILLET WITH APPLES
Pork and apples is a classic combination and the meat is all the more tender when slow-cooked for four hours. Serve with greens for a complete, healthy meal
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the slow cooker. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, fry the pork medallions on each side for 2 mins until they pick up a little colour. Fry the onion for a few mins, then add the stock and mustard to the pan and stir. Tip the pork and sauce into the slow cooker.
- Core and cut the apples into quarters, add them to the pot with the sage. Season with black pepper. Cook on Low for 4 hours or until the meat is tender, then stir in the crème fraîche.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.65 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops: Look for bone-in, center-cut pork chops that are about 1 inch thick. These will cook evenly and stay juicy in the slow cooker.
- Brown the pork chops before cooking: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the chops from drying out. You can brown them in a skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for apples and squash, but you can use any vegetables that you like. Try carrots, potatoes, onions, or bell peppers.
- Season the pork chops well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, chili powder, or paprika.
- Cook the pork chops on low heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out. Cook them for 6-8 hours, or until they are tender and cooked through.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables are all great options.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker pork chops recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a hearty and satisfying meal. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the apples and squash add a sweet and savory flavor. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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