The crock pot usually comes out in the fall, not long after the grill goes away for the season. The weather is getting colder and night is coming sooner, which means all cooking moves indoors. The crock pot is one of the greatest kitchen tools ever invented; it allows you to provide your family with easy dinners that are amazingly delicious.
This recipe for apple pork chops is nothing short of amazing. It's a perfect way to usher in the fall season, especially during apple-picking time. You'll want granny smith apples for this recipe. You won't need too many other ingredients to make this dish, meaning this is a recipe that is affordable for most families.
You'll want to brown the pork chops before putting them in the crock pot. Make sure they are well-drained. Once everything is arranged in the crock pot, turn it to low and leave it to cook for six to eight hours. After that time has passed, you'll have an excellent meal to serve your entire family!
Serve these pork chops with some sweet potatoes for a true autumn meal. Sweet potatoes are packed with important nutrients. As the weather gets colder, illnesses become more common. Feeding your family nutritionally-dense foods is part of keeping them healthy and strong. Plus, sweet potatoes are often loved by children.
Apple Orchard Pork Loin Chops
Ingredients:
4 pork loin chops (1½ pounds), well trimmed
3 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 teaspoons butter, cubed
2 cups apple butter
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
1. In skillet, brown pork chops quickly; drain well.
2. Arrange a layer of sliced apples in crock pot, then place two pork chops on top and repeat. Dot with butter.
3. In a small bowl, mix apple butter with water. Spread apple butter over the top of the pork chops.
4. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg evenly over pork chop mixture.
5. Cover and cook on low setting 6 to 8 hours.
6. Serve with apple mixture evenly spooned over the top of each pork chop.
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