Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples is a fabulous recipe that is Paleo, Clean Eating and Gluten Free! Most of all is easy because it's a crock pot recipe. By now most of you know that I love using my crock pots to help me save time in the kitchen. This recipe was so easy to prepare, it took me less than 10 minutes to assemble it together and place in the slow cooker. It is the perfect recipe for fall! There is nothing better than picking apples in the fall and the aroma as you cook this one is amazing!
It is simple to make! Place apple slices in bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle 1/2 of the honey over apple slices and place pork chops on top of apple slices. Next sprinkle cinnamon over everything. and finally place the remaining apple slices on top and drizzle the remaining honey over top. Place lid on and cook on low for 6-8 hours, depending on how much pork is in it.
It slowly cooked all day and the house smelled amazing with the cinnamon and honey. The pork was so tender and full of flavor! My family loved it and can't wait for me to make it again! This delicious Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples goes well with Roasted Asparagus.
To make this recipe a Freezer Meal label a ziploc bag with recipe name and directions "when ready to prepare empty contents of bag into the slow cooker and add 1/2 cup honey on top. Cook on low for 6-8 hours". Place all of the ingredients except honey in the zip loc bag and freeze. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge.
When ready to cook place all of contents of this recipe in a slow cooker and add 1/2 cup honey on top. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples is an easy recipe with only 4 ingredients! It is gluten free, Paleo and perfect for fall!
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb of pork chops boneless or bone in
- 2 large granny smith apples. sliced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Place 1/2 apple slices in bottom of the slow cooker.
- Drizzle 1/2 of the honey over apple slices.
- Place pork chops on top of apple slices.
- Place remaining apple slices on top of pork.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over everything.
- Drizzle the remaining honey over everything.
- Place lid on and cook on low for 6-8 hours, depending on how much pork is in it.
- Remove from slow cooker and serve with apples on top.
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Marilyn K.
What size crockpot did you use?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
6 qt.
Caroline Rose
Can this be done in a 4qt?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
If you reduce the amount you could maybe do 2/3
Lucy
Used the slow cook option on my instant pot for these, and will definitely make again, but with a little less honey next time cuz were a bit too sweet for me.
Jackie Howe
What about adding liquid?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can but there is none required.
Kathi Moseman
The apples have lots of liquid...it's perfect.
Kathy
I'll be making this today! Thank you
ronda
How do I make this as a regular recipe? Not using a crockpot?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can roast it in the oven at 400 degrees.
Deanna
400 degree for how long? This looks delish and I’d love to try it in the oven! Also, should I tent it with aluminum foil or leave it as it is in the pan?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would say 30 minutes. You can tent it to keep in additional moisture.
Alice
Can I cook this on high for less time? How long?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes - here you go!
https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2015/02/slow-cooker-conversions/
Melissa
I wonder it this could be used in the Instant Pot
Leigh
What's a good side dish for this??
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
A salad, potatoes (mashed, fried or scalloped) or rice.
Lin
Sounds really good but I am very visual....would love a pic when it done.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We honestly didn't take one because we started eating it before we thought too. Sorry!
Laura
Can I use frozen pork chops
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes you can.
Stephanie
Should I season the chops beforehand?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can with salt and pepper or any other spices of your choice.
Tracy
Do I have to use Granny Smith apples, or will any kind work?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No you can use any kind but I suggest Pink Lady or something with a similar flavor.
Rebecca
Made this in Nairobi this weekend. Everyone loved it, and we're picky eaters! I modified your recipe slightly: no honey (I don't like honey) and I salted and peppered the pork.
This pork was soooooooo tender and juicy! Yummmmmmm
Served with fresh french bread baguettes.
Thanks for the great idea!
Casandra
Did you use something in place of the honey ornjust without honey? We cant use it here due to allergies
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can use any form of sugar - Maple Syrup would be a great choice.
Jeri
Do I have to use that many pork chops? If I only want to use 3 pork chops do I cook it for 6-8 hours still?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can do less. I would reduce to 6 hours.
Marina C
I was excited to try this and halved the recipe, cooking for 3 hours on low. The pork came out very dry. Any suggestions?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
What size crockpot did you use?
Tonisha
Can it be done in pressure cooker, if so how long?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I am sure it can but I am not certain on a time.
Renee
Cinnamon over the pork chops or apples?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Apples
AJ
I have a 2.5 quart crockpot, would I be able to use this for the measurements/ingredients as is?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
This recipe is actually for a 6 QT crockpot.
Victoria
I made this tonight, and the only thing I did different was salt and peppering the pork chops and giving them a good sear in the frying pan prior to dropping them in the slow cooker. What a great and easy recipe! I will be sharing this with friends and family! Thank you!!!
Amber
Can this be made using boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of pork chops?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes! That would be delicious!
Lisa
It seems that there is not much liquid. Can something be added so that It does not dry out and can it be turned off and re-heated.,
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You are welcome to add water or broth. I would say to use 1 cup.
latonya
can you use oranges if you don't have apples
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No, I am afraid not. You could use pears though!
Barbara
I'm a bit concerned about not peeling the apples. Do they soften up well?
Thanks!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, they do and you can peel if you prefer too!
Tawnia
This may seem like a funny question but do you eat the apples? Or just the pork chops??
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I ate both 🙂
Junebug
I made this tonight and it was delicious. I do have a question about the recipe above - is 2 TBSP of cinnamon correct?? I only used 2 tsp. because it seemed like way too much. I'm glad I did because I thought that even 2 tsp. was a bit heavy. Just curious.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes it is 2 TBSP but feel free to reduce if you prefer.
Thanks!
Hannah
Can I get this ready the night before, or will the apples go bad?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would say prep it all except your apples OR use the refrigerated sliced apples?
Heather
Soak apples in cold water with a little lemon juice for 5 minutes. They will stay good and not brown! ?
moh
I like your site and food
Mary Wesley
I'm making this now, I'm so excited! I did salt and pepper pork, I also used a smal ribeye pork roast and 3 bone in chops. Will bake some sweet potatoes to go with this and homemade bread.
I can't wait! Thanks
Mary Wesley
If I make this again, I will use a different apple. The granny made this dish tart, even with the honey. It seemed very bland to me. May not cook this again.
Michelle
How long would you put the crock pot on for four bone in center cut pork chops ?
Joe
I am going to try this. I will need to peel the apples because of my wife's allergies, also means no cinnamon. How about some pineapple and ginger?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes! Sounds great! Or pears?
Courtney
If using a regular package of pork chops about 1.44 lbs how long do you recommend putting it on for?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would cook the same amount of time but use a 4 quart crockpot.
Zahi
Have this in my crockpot right now and the house smells amazing ? Ive never had the whole pork and apples dishes but I'm looking forward to it! I did salt and peppered the chops. Let's see how my family rates it!
Maryann D.
I pinned: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/6966574404087916/
Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples
Christy
What did I do wrong? I followed the directions as stated above and the pork chops were dry with no flavor. Maybe I didn't have enough pork in for it to cook for 8 hours on low. I see everyone else has given this recipe rave reviews.
Christy
Maybe I should have used a smaller crock pot?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
What size did you use? How much pork did you use?
Ruthie
This turned out great. I did put salt and pepper on the chops, but that was the only change I made. Next time I will add more apples.
Thanks for a nice recipe.
jill
Living in Jacksonville, Fl. From Milwaukee, Wi. LOVE THE CROCK POT...PACKER BACKER 4 LIFE!
Kasey
What sides go good with this?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We liked rice, mashed potatoes or wide noodles plus a veggie (asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts)
Tiffany
I have a version of this in my crockpot now. I used brown sugar instead of honey added salt and pepper on the pork and added a thinly sliced red onion with the apples. As for liquid I used apple cider with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a squirt of Dijon mustard. I think it should add some yummy flavors. Thanks for the idea.
Cat
You can’t go wrong with pork and apples - yum! My husband would love your crockpot!
Shannon
I made this and I am going to have to side with Christy's comment from 2016. I thought it had some flavor but not a lot. I wonder if I cooked it too long as the apples turned to mush. My husband and son were not overly impressed. If I make it again I will try some apple juice/cider added to it.
Kathleen
OMG! I just pinned and copied this recipe! I always see pork and apple recipes and somehow they just never quite appeal to me but wow oh wow this just spoke to me and I can't wait to make these. My husband will love also and we get sick of the same ole way of fixing them so unless you find the huge ones like a steak to grill pork chop recipes can get bland and or boring. Love your blog and recipes. Thanks for the great ideas and help to eating healthy.
Sheree Hyde
I love this recipe! Is there a reason why I couldn't dip the apples in Fruit Fresh (Ascorbic acid) to store them until cooking and keep them from browning? Also could Fruit Fresh be used to protect potatoes from browning in the freezer? I am good at canning but this is new to me!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can give it a try for sure!
H. freeman
Added sauerkraut. Great recipe! Thanks!
Kim
I've made this twice now. Tempted to add extra seasoning and liquids to it each time, but trust me... NONE NEEDED. It comes out fantastic as is. The best part? No measuring is really required. Just eyeball it and let it cook.
#backtobasics #simplemealswin
Ginny
I hope you are still answering questions. Lol I didn't understand the freezer instructions. Could you clarify for me please.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Done 🙂
Denise
I have this in my crockpot right now. I'm using a 7QT and 7 pieces of pork chops. As a Jamaican though, we like spiced-up food, so I included red and yellow onions, thyme, black pepper, a dash of my jerk seasoning (for more heat), and a special sweet and hot sauce that I brought here from Jamaica. I also added a little water and 2 Tbsp. coconut oil. Looking forward to this awesomeness.
L C
How many apples did you actually use for the photos? 1 large apples didn’t come near to covering a whole layer. (Recipe calls for 1 apple to layer bottom and one to layer top.) My pork came out very dry by following the written recipe and I’m wondering if it was a lack of apples?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
They were extremely large apples. You are welcome to use 2 smaller apples.
Caitlyn
Would honey crisp apples work?
Melissa Jennings
Sure!
Jess
Can this be cooked on high to shorten the time ?
Melissa Jennings
Yes! Cut time in 1/2.
Mary Linn
Very good! Quick and easy prep, I cut the pork amount I half; and only cooked them for 5 hrs; very good!