Apple Butter Pork Chops

Sep 23, 2025

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Pork chops smothered with apple butter, granny smith apples, apple cider vinegar, and onions made in the slow cooker. Apple Butter Pork Chops are a wonderful dinner along with mashed potatoes.

saucy apple butter pork chops in the slow cooker

This easy recipe screams fall! My friend Brandi’s recipe inspired this recipe! We always have leftover apple butter, and this will be my go-to recipe to use it up.

This is the best pork chop recipe if you want juicy pork chops with a unique and flavorful sauce made with apple butter, apples, and onions. It makes for a great weeknight meal and hits every sweet and savory taste. Use the leftover apple butter in my apple butter meatballs or apple butter little smokies.

ingredients for apple butter pork chops on table

Key Ingredients

Bone-in pork chops – Bone-in pork chops work great for this pork chop apple recipe.

Salt and pepper – Add salt and pepper to your pork chops, this is all is needed for the apple butter is the star.

Apple Butter – Use store-bought or make Slow Cooker Apple Butter, you can even use my slow cooker caramel apple butter! . There is no need to add ground cinnamon or brown sugar, as the apple butter already contains it. You can find it on the jam aisle at the store.

Onion – White or sweet yellow onion.

Granny Smith Apples – These apples are perfect for this recipe; they add an apple flavor without being over-sweet.

Apple cider vinegar – Adds depth of flavor and cuts the sweetness in the apple butter.

3 image collage on how to add pork chops and other ingredients for apple butter pork chops

How to Make Apple Butter Pork Chops

Layer chops, apple butter, onions, and apples.
Add vinegar; slow-cook with the lid on. The longer these cook, the more they will fall off the bone.
Plate the chops and spoon over the cooking juices.

pork chops in apple butter with garlic bread and mashed potatoes on the side.

How to Serve Apple Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes – Serve with creamy mashed potatoes on the side.
Rice Pilaf – Want an easy side? Make a homemade rice pilaf or even a box of Rice a Roni is perfect with this crockpot apple pork.
Slow Cooker Baby Carrots – We often serve our crockpot meals with a green veggie but often forget about carrots!
Slow Cooker Cornbread – We love making a homemade cornbread to go with fall meals.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes – Pork is excellent with sweet potatoes topped with brown sugar and butter.

white plate with mashed potatoes, apple butter pork chops and garlic bread

Sarah’s Tips & Variations

Cut Swap: You can use ANY pork chop cut you want for this recipe; thick, thin, center cut, or boneless pork chops. Pork Loin even works well.

Best Apple Choice: Gala apples are my second choice for this recipe. They are firm and hold up well to the cooking time.

Apple Butter Swap: If you’d like to swap this out, you can use applesauce (which is where this recipe originated) or even try pumpkin butter.

Adding Additional Flavors: Add mustard for more tang and to cut down the sweetness. Worcestershire sauce is a great choice for doing that as well.

How to Store and Reheat

Place any remaining pork chops in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. The leftovers make a nice quick meal the next day and can easily be reheated over medium heat until warmed throughout.