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Crock Pot Pork Chops with Cranberries and Apples

Published November 17, 2016 32 comments >>

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Pork chops or boneless pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Try this easy and delicious crock pot pork chops recipe.

Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.

 

Busy Nights Demand Easy Dinners

As summer turns to fall the sun sets earlier and the days grow shorter. It certainly feels like the days are shorter at the Bren Did home… and it has nothing to do with the autumnal equinox!

Fall always means my days get BUSY. The kiddos are back at school and college classes are in full swing (I teach communication studies). Add in an assortment of sports and after school activities and the days are packed!

Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.

What’s For Dinner?

The topic I hate most on busy days? DINNER.

The conversation on the way home from swim practice always turns to the MOST important things… “What’s for dinner?” tops the list. By the time the day is over we’re all starving. If I don’t pre-plan our meal it’s all too easy to turn into a fast food restaurant for take out.

To spare my family the sodium and additives of fast food, I prepare dinner in my slow cooker several days a week. It does the hard work while I drive everyone to swim practice and science club. Then, just when food is most needed, a home cooked dinner is waiting on my kitchen counter.

Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.

Crock Pot Pork Chops

My favorite part about this recipe? It’s dice and go; cut up the ingredients and add them to the crock pot. No pre-browning or pre-cooking necessary.

The recipe works great with lots of pork cuts: pork chops, country style pork ribs, or even pork tenderloin. Adjust the cooking time to make sure the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.

 

Sweet and Tangy Dish

Crock pot pork chops combine the delicious flavor of cranberries and apples, the perfect seasonal fruit for fall and winter. It’s one of our favorite combos: tender pork with juicy apples and tart cranberries. It is delicious served with mashed potatoes (or sweet potatoes), rice, or noodles.

The recipe is naturally quite tart due to the balsamic vinegar and cranberries, add 1/4-1/2 cup of brown sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of the apples and make the cranberries less sour. I use 1/4 cup if I am cooking a pound of pork chops and up the amount as the amount of meat is increased.

Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.

 

Red and Green Garnish

I garnish the pork with a bit of parsley, diced scallions, or chives. This step  is purely for presentation and does not change the taste. You can also serve a green salad or vegetable on the side. I love the contrast of the red and green colors on the dinner table.

 

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Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.

Crock Pot Boneless Pork Ribs with Cranberries and Apples

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Bren
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Total Time: 370 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
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Boneless pork chops or country style pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Try this easy and delicious slow cooker recipe.


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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white onion (quartered and separated)
  • 1.5–2.5 lbs thick cut pork chops or county style ribs (boneless)
  • 1/4–1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4–1/2 cup brown sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2–4 cups apple slices (½ inch thick)

Instructions

  1. Lightly oil your crock pot to make cleanup easier. Place onions in the bottom of the crock pot.
    Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.
  2. Layer cranberries over onions.
    Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.
  3. Layer pork over cranberries.
    Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.
  4. Combine balsamic vinegar and apple juice, pour over pork. (For a milder flavor combine the vinegar with brown sugar and apple juice then pour over pork). Salt and pepper pork lightly.
    Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.
  5. Cook for 4-6 hours on low. *
    Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.
  6. Add apples and cook until tender (about 40 minutes). Pork should have a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F
    Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.
  7. Remove pork, apples, cranberries and some onions to a serving platter. Use an immersion blender to puree sauce left in crock pot and serve alongside the pork chops.
  8. Salt and pepper to taste and serve with rice, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes.

Notes

*Please note, all crock pots cook at a slightly different rate. Adjust cooking time if your slow cooker is fast or slow.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320

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Comments

  1. Yvonne

    December 4, 2019 at 9:23 am

    Absolutely delicious! To cut the sweetness a bit I substituted chicken stock for apple juice. This will be added into our meal rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      December 17, 2019 at 9:03 am

      Thanks, Yvonne!

      Reply
  2. Leah Poser

    August 13, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    Yep, I did! I put it on manual for 45 mins. Came out great! (I used frozen as well)

    Reply
  3. Amy

    December 13, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    Has anyone tried this with an Instant Pot? And…a frozen vs unfrozen pork tenderloin? I get that the temp needs to reach safety but what settings were used successfully?

    Reply
    • Bren

      December 14, 2018 at 9:53 am

      Amy, I’ve never made it in the Instant Pot. Let me know if you try.

      Reply
  4. stephanie

    March 14, 2017 at 8:45 am

    This recipe is now a family favorite! We love it, thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Bren

      March 14, 2017 at 9:34 am

      So glad your family enjoys it too!

      Reply
  5. Danica

    January 22, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Would this work adding more vegetables? Having for example a layer of cut up sweet potatoes, celery , carrots, onions, etc and placing the pork chops on top?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Bren

      January 22, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Danica, I’ve never made it with other vegetables so I’m not sure how that would work. Let me know if you try. -Bren

      Reply
  6. Judy

    May 24, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Can this recipe be frozen? I’m cooking for two so I would like to freeze half. I wasn’t sure about the onions and apples.

    Reply
    • Bren

      May 24, 2016 at 3:10 pm

      I think they should be fine, a little more tender when reheated but still tasty.

      Reply
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