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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Dinner » Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pork Chops

by Sarah Olson on April 26, 2022 | Updated October 2, 2022 28 Comments

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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.

Pork chops turn out tender and delicious in the slow cooker. You can also make Pigs in a Cornfield and Pork Chop Stroganoff.

saucy apple butter pork chops in the slow cooker

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

This is your recipe if you want juicy pork chops with a unique and flavorful sauce with apple butter, apples, and onions.

pork chops, apple butter, apples, white onion in front of a slow cooker.

Recipe Ingredients:

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  • Bone-in pork chops – Bone-in pork chops work great for this pork chop apple recipe, though you can use ANY pork chop cut you want for this recipe; thick, thin, center cut, or boneless.
  • Salt and pepper – Add salt and pepper to your pork chops.
  • Apple Butter – Use store-bought or homemade stove-top apple butter, or make Slow Cooker Apple Butter or Slow Cooker Applesauce. There is no need to add any ground cinnamon or brown sugar, for the apple butter already has it. You can find apple butter 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.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Step One – Add the pork chops to the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step Two – Spread the apple butter on the pork chops.

Step Three – Add the sliced onion and peeled and sliced granny smith apple slices over the pork chops. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 7 hours.

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

How to serve:

  • 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.
  • Glazed Carrots – We often serve our crockpot meals with a green veggie but often forget about carrots!
  • Cornbread – We love making a box of southern-style cornbread; it rounds out any meal!
  • 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

Recipe FAQs

Can I use applesauce instead of apple butter?

Eating applesauce with pork chops is a natural thing! That’s where I believe this recipe was initially invented. If you only have applesauce, you can use that instead of apple butter in this recipe.

Can I add mustard to this?

Yes! Add two tablespoons of Dijon or yellow mustard if you want a mustard tang to your dish.

Can I use a pork loin?

This recipe works very well with a pork loin. Make the recipe as directed and cook on low for 6 hours. Slice and enjoy!

More recipes that use apple butter:

  • Slow Cooker Apple Butter Little Smokies
  • Apple Butter Cheesecake – Recipe from the Redheaded Baker
  • Slow Cooker Apple Butter Meatballs
  • Apple Butter Spice Cake Recipe by Sugar Dish Me

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

Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pork Chops

4.90 from 29 votes
Tender pork chops simmered in the crockpot with apple butter, granny smith apples, onions and a touch of apple cider vinegar. The house smells amazing while ocoking!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 354.88kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker Size: 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. bone-in pork chops
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1 yellow onion sliced
  • 2 Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
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Instructions:

  • Add the pork chops to the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the salt and pepper.
  • Spread the apple butter over the pork chops.
  • Add the onion and apples over the pork chops and add the apple cider vinegar over everything.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or low for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Can I use applesauce instead of apple butter?
Eating applesauce with pork chops is a natural thing! That’s where I believe this recipe was initially invented. If you only have applesauce, you can use that instead of apple butter in this recipe.
Can I use boneless pork chops?
Yes, boneless pork chops work just the same in this recipe.
Can I add mustard?
Yes! Add two tablespoons of Dijon or yellow mustard if you want a mustard tang to your dish.
Can I use a pork loin?
This recipe works very well with a pork loin. Make the recipe as directed and cook on low for 6 hours. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 354.88kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.13g | Protein: 24.13g | Fat: 10.58g | Saturated Fat: 3.46g | Cholesterol: 78.25mg | Sodium: 268.34mg | Potassium: 544.79mg | Fiber: 2.83g | Sugar: 31.99g | Vitamin A: 48.27IU | Vitamin C: 4.57mg | Calcium: 39.27mg | Iron: 1.05mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      January 1, 2023 at 3:10 pm

      2 stars
      My husband and I just didn’t care for this. Pork didn’t really have a lot of flavor and we didn’t enjoy the onion flavor with the apples.

      Reply
    2. Joy says

      August 31, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe. Can’t wait to make again. Thank you so much for this amazing recipe.
      Can you layer the pork chops and ingredients for a crowd?? This time I made 3 large pork chops. No more would fit.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 31, 2022 at 4:47 pm

        Yes, you can layer it!

        Reply
    3. Barbara says

      March 30, 2022 at 1:35 pm

      This looks so good. Do I have to peel the apples?

      Reply
    4. Amy Porter says

      October 22, 2021 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      I made three boneless chops for dinner with roasted sweet potatoes. The pork chops were fabulous. My husband didn’t like a lot of the sauce on his but he does not care for sweets either. I loved the sauce. The next day bee shredded the leftover pork chop with a little bit of sauce and my husband LOVED it!!!! He said you can make this anytime you want. He said we should make in the summer and shred for pulled pork sliders and take to our next BBQ. I also cook for my mom and this will be something I can easily take over at lunch to her house and let cook for when she is ready for dinner.

      Reply
    5. Brigitte says

      December 30, 2020 at 6:05 am

      I have to try this recipe, I have been craving pork chops and applesauce for a while now.

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