Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 920 gPork chop
• 15 mlOlive oil
• 40 gApple
• 30 mlApple cider vinegar
• 120 mlWhite wine
• 60 mlWorcestershire sauce
• 25 gBrown sugar
• 10 gSalt
• 2 gPepper
• 2 gBell pepper
• 2 gGarlic powder
• 2 gOnion powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation & Rub

   • Mix the rub (dry spice mix) in a small bowl.
   • Brush chops with olive oil and coat evenly with the rub. Set aside.
2. 2

   Searing

   • Heat a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
   • Add chops in batches and sear 2–3 minutes per side until well browned and slightly charred.
   • Remove chops and set aside.
3. 3

   Deglaze

   • Return pan to heat and deglaze with white wine, scraping up browned bits.
   • Pour wine into a bowl and reserve.
4. 4

   Layer in slow cooker

   • Place dried apple rings in the bottom of the slow cooker.
   • Place chops on top.
   • Drizzle apple cider vinegar, reserved wine, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar over the chops and apples.
   • Cover.
5. 5

   Cook

   • Cook on low for 7–8 hours until meat is very tender.
   • Optional: For extra color, open cooker in the last 20–30 minutes and increase heat briefly if your cooker allows.
6. 6

   Reduce sauce & serve

   • Transfer apples and chops with cooking liquid to a large saucepan.
   • Boil the liquid over high heat until reduced by about half and slightly syrupy.
   • Pour reduced sauce back over the chops and serve warm.