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    Home » Recipes » Clean Eating

    Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples

    Published: Sep 11, 2015 · Modified: Apr 5, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples is an easy recipe with only 4 ingredients! It is gluten free, Paleo and perfect for fall!

    Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples is a fabulous recipe that is Paleo, Clean Eating and Gluten Free! We love easy crockpot recipes. By now most of you know that we love using our crockpots to help save time in the kitchen. This recipe was so easy to prepare, it took me less than 10 minutes to assemble it 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!

    Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples is an easy recipe with only 4 ingredients! It is gluten free, paleo and perfect for fall!

    It is simple to make!  Place apple slices in bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle ½ 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.

    Place apple slices in bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle ½ of the honey over apple slices. Place pork chops on top of apple slices. Sprinkle cinnamon over everything. Place remaining apple slices on top and 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.
    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 ½ 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 ½ 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!

    Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples

    3.84 from 12 votes
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    Course: Crockpot
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 lb of pork chops boneless or bone in
    • 2 large granny smith apples. sliced
    • ½ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Place ½ apple slices in bottom of the slow cooker.
    • Drizzle ½ 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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    Comments

    1. Marilyn K.

      September 16, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      What size crockpot did you use?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        September 16, 2015 at 3:46 pm

        6 qt.

        Reply
        • Caroline Rose

          April 20, 2016 at 6:55 pm

          Can this be done in a 4qt?

          Reply
          • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

            April 22, 2016 at 3:39 pm

            If you reduce the amount you could maybe do 2/3

            Reply
      • Lucy

        June 17, 2020 at 1:50 am

        4 stars
        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.

        Reply
    2. Jackie Howe

      December 07, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      What about adding liquid?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 08, 2015 at 9:10 am

        You can but there is none required.

        Reply
        • Kathi Moseman

          July 10, 2018 at 11:39 pm

          The apples have lots of liquid...it's perfect.

          Reply
    3. Kathy

      December 09, 2015 at 10:14 am

      I'll be making this today! Thank you

      Reply
    4. ronda

      December 29, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      How do I make this as a regular recipe? Not using a crockpot?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 02, 2016 at 10:18 pm

        You can roast it in the oven at 400 degrees.

        Reply
        • Deanna

          July 20, 2018 at 12:15 pm

          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?

          Reply
          • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

            July 20, 2018 at 5:10 pm

            I would say 30 minutes. You can tent it to keep in additional moisture.

            Reply
    5. Alice

      January 03, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Can I cook this on high for less time? How long?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 04, 2016 at 2:01 pm

        Yes - here you go!

        https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2015/02/slow-cooker-conversions/

        Reply
      • Melissa

        February 13, 2020 at 1:22 pm

        I wonder it this could be used in the Instant Pot

        Reply
    6. Leigh

      January 10, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      What's a good side dish for this??

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm

        A salad, potatoes (mashed, fried or scalloped) or rice.

        Reply
    7. Lin

      January 16, 2016 at 8:01 pm

      Sounds really good but I am very visual....would love a pic when it done.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 17, 2016 at 7:02 pm

        We honestly didn't take one because we started eating it before we thought too. Sorry!

        Reply
    8. Laura

      January 18, 2016 at 10:38 am

      Can I use frozen pork chops

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 18, 2016 at 5:42 pm

        Yes you can.

        Reply
    9. Stephanie

      January 22, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Should I season the chops beforehand?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 22, 2016 at 2:04 pm

        You can with salt and pepper or any other spices of your choice.

        Reply
    10. Tracy

      February 14, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Do I have to use Granny Smith apples, or will any kind work?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 15, 2016 at 10:50 am

        No you can use any kind but I suggest Pink Lady or something with a similar flavor.

        Reply
    11. Rebecca

      February 15, 2016 at 3:42 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Casandra

        March 24, 2016 at 9:50 am

        Did you use something in place of the honey ornjust without honey? We cant use it here due to allergies

        Reply
        • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

          March 25, 2016 at 3:40 pm

          You can use any form of sugar - Maple Syrup would be a great choice.

          Reply
    12. Jeri

      February 17, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 17, 2016 at 8:51 pm

        You can do less. I would reduce to 6 hours.

        Reply
    13. Marina C

      February 27, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      I was excited to try this and halved the recipe, cooking for 3 hours on low. The pork came out very dry. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        March 01, 2016 at 6:45 pm

        What size crockpot did you use?

        Reply
    14. Tonisha

      February 27, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      Can it be done in pressure cooker, if so how long?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 28, 2016 at 6:29 pm

        I am sure it can but I am not certain on a time.

        Reply
    15. Renee

      March 20, 2016 at 10:36 pm

      Cinnamon over the pork chops or apples?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        March 21, 2016 at 6:01 pm

        Apples

        Reply
    16. AJ

      March 30, 2016 at 8:33 am

      I have a 2.5 quart crockpot, would I be able to use this for the measurements/ingredients as is?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        March 30, 2016 at 5:38 pm

        This recipe is actually for a 6 QT crockpot.

        Reply
      • Brenda

        October 02, 2020 at 9:15 am

        I used two small apples an a small crock pot. Also only two pork chops.I added some brown sugar in with it to sweeten it up a little. In 4 hours I will check see how it is going. Now what veg do I want with it that is my problem.

        Reply
        • Melissa Jennings

          October 08, 2020 at 9:41 am

          Hmmmm We like mashed potatoes or a baked sweet potato.

          Reply
    17. Victoria

      April 15, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      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!!!

      Reply
    18. Amber

      May 02, 2016 at 7:28 am

      Can this be made using boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of pork chops?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        May 02, 2016 at 9:17 am

        Yes! That would be delicious!

        Reply
    19. Lisa

      May 19, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      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.,

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        May 19, 2016 at 3:44 pm

        You are welcome to add water or broth. I would say to use 1 cup.

        Reply
    20. latonya

      May 31, 2016 at 9:29 pm

      can you use oranges if you don't have apples

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        June 01, 2016 at 8:06 am

        No, I am afraid not. You could use pears though!

        Reply
    21. Barbara

      June 01, 2016 at 11:01 am

      I'm a bit concerned about not peeling the apples. Do they soften up well?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        June 01, 2016 at 3:59 pm

        Yes, they do and you can peel if you prefer too!

        Reply
    22. Tawnia

      September 07, 2016 at 11:57 pm

      This may seem like a funny question but do you eat the apples? Or just the pork chops??

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        September 12, 2016 at 2:15 pm

        I ate both 🙂

        Reply
    23. Junebug

      September 17, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        September 21, 2016 at 1:54 pm

        Yes it is 2 TBSP but feel free to reduce if you prefer.

        Thanks!

        Reply
    24. Hannah

      September 18, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Can I get this ready the night before, or will the apples go bad?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        September 21, 2016 at 11:43 am

        I would say prep it all except your apples OR use the refrigerated sliced apples?

        Reply
      • Heather

        October 28, 2018 at 10:01 pm

        Soak apples in cold water with a little lemon juice for 5 minutes. They will stay good and not brown! ?

        Reply
    25. moh

      September 21, 2016 at 5:19 am

      I like your site and food

      Reply
    26. Mary Wesley

      September 27, 2016 at 11:59 am

      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

      Reply
      • Mary Wesley

        September 27, 2016 at 8:23 pm

        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.

        Reply
    27. Michelle

      October 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

      How long would you put the crock pot on for four bone in center cut pork chops ?

      Reply
    28. Joe

      October 14, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 17, 2016 at 9:01 am

        Yes! Sounds great! Or pears?

        Reply
    29. Courtney

      October 19, 2016 at 8:42 am

      If using a regular package of pork chops about 1.44 lbs how long do you recommend putting it on for?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 19, 2016 at 12:56 pm

        I would cook the same amount of time but use a 4 quart crockpot.

        Reply
    30. Zahi

      October 20, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      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!

      Reply
    31. Maryann D.

      October 20, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      I pinned: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/6966574404087916/
      Slow Cooker Honey Pork Chops and Apples

      Reply
    32. Christy

      October 30, 2016 at 10:08 am

      1 star
      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.

      Reply
      • Christy

        October 30, 2016 at 10:10 am

        Maybe I should have used a smaller crock pot?

        Reply
        • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

          October 31, 2016 at 9:21 am

          What size did you use? How much pork did you use?

          Reply
    33. Ruthie

      November 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      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.

      Reply
    34. jill

      February 04, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      Living in Jacksonville, Fl. From Milwaukee, Wi. LOVE THE CROCK POT...PACKER BACKER 4 LIFE!

      Reply
    35. Kasey

      February 08, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      What sides go good with this?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 09, 2017 at 5:28 pm

        We liked rice, mashed potatoes or wide noodles plus a veggie (asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts)

        Reply
    36. Tiffany

      November 01, 2017 at 11:27 am

      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.

      Reply
    37. Cat

      January 13, 2018 at 4:10 am

      You can’t go wrong with pork and apples - yum! My husband would love your crockpot!

      Reply
    38. Shannon

      February 05, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      2 stars
      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.

      Reply
    39. Kathleen

      February 10, 2018 at 9:49 pm

      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.

      Reply
    40. Sheree Hyde

      February 20, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        March 01, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        You can give it a try for sure!

        Reply
    41. H. freeman

      April 04, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      Added sauerkraut. Great recipe! Thanks!

      Reply
    42. Kim

      April 09, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      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

      Reply
    43. Ginny

      April 22, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      I hope you are still answering questions. Lol I didn't understand the freezer instructions. Could you clarify for me please.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        June 23, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        Done 🙂

        Reply
    44. Denise

      May 15, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      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.

      Reply
    45. L C

      January 19, 2019 at 10:44 pm

      3 stars
      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?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 25, 2019 at 11:02 am

        They were extremely large apples. You are welcome to use 2 smaller apples.

        Reply
    46. Caitlyn

      September 05, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      Would honey crisp apples work?

      Reply
      • Melissa Jennings

        September 11, 2019 at 1:34 pm

        Sure!

        Reply
    47. Jess

      October 01, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      Can this be cooked on high to shorten the time ?

      Reply
      • Melissa Jennings

        October 07, 2019 at 3:58 pm

        Yes! Cut time in 1/2.

        Reply
    48. Mary Linn

      April 14, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      4 stars
      Very good! Quick and easy prep, I cut the pork amount I half; and only cooked them for 5 hrs; very good!

      Reply
    49. Ashley

      August 27, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      Making this now. Added about 1/2 c apple cider to the bottom, also, to add some liquid. Also I didn't start cooking until I had about 3 hours until dinner needs to be done, so cooking on high for 3 hours, instead (adding the apple cider will keep them moist!) Looking forward to see what my husband thinks! (: I'll be serving with bread and vegetables, probably roasted carrots & corn.

      Reply
    50. Amanda

      September 13, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      2 stars
      7 to 8 hours is way too long. This was so burnt and dry by the time I got home, almost inedible. However I'm going to try again but this time maybe add some more moisture and shorter cooking time.

      Reply

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