Name: Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Bone-In Pork Chops; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Pepper; 0.25 tsp Paprika; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 Onion; 1.5 cups Apple Butter; 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 Apples

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Slow Cooker Apple Butter Pork Chops

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Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Melt the butter over medium high heat in a large skillet and sear the pork chops quickly to get a little color on them.

Place the pork chops in the slow cooker.

Top the pork chops with onions.

Combine the apple butter and apple cider vinegar and pour over the mixture.

Sprinkle the apple slices around the pork chops.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Apple Butter Selection 🍎
Choose a high-quality, small-batch apple butter with minimal added sugar for the most authentic and rich flavor profile in this dish.
Sear Before Slow Cooking 🔥
Always briefly sear the pork chops before placing them in the slow cooker to lock in flavor and create a beautiful caramelized exterior.
Onion Layering Technique 🧅
Create a bed of sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker to elevate the pork chops and prevent them from sitting directly in liquid.
Vinegar Balance Trick 💧
Use apple cider vinegar sparingly - just enough to add brightness and cut through the richness of the apple butter and pork.
Thickness Matters 🥩
Choose bone-in pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick to ensure they remain juicy during the slow cooking process.