Crockpot Pork Chops, Apples, and Stuffing
The Perfect Comforting Fall Meal.
Equipment
- 6 quart crockpot/slow cooker
- large skillet
- cutting board & sharp knife
- measuring spoons & cups
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless center cut pork chops
- 1/2 tsp salt, DIVIDED
- 1 tsp black pepper, DIVIDED
- 1 tsp garlic powder, DIVIDED
- 1 tsp onion powder, DIVIDED
- 3 TBS cooking oil, DIVIDED
- 3 medium celery ribs, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium green apples, chopped
- 2 (10oz cans) cream of soup (mix or match with mushroom, celery, or chicken)
- 10 oz chicken broth
- 1 (6oz) box stove top stuffing (any variety)
- 2 TBS melted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat 2 TBS oil in large deep skillet. Season pork chops with a sprinkling of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place pork chops seasoning side down in hot skillet. Season top side of pork chops with additional salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes until browned on bottom. Turn pork chops over and sear on that side for an additional 3-4 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove seared pork chops to a plate and set aside.
- Add 1 TBS of additional oil to hot skillet over medium heat. Place diced celery and onion, and the chopped apples. Season with a sprinkling of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sear until lightly browned on all sides. Turn off heat.
- Spray a 6 quart crockpot/slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the cooked celery, onion, and apples in crockpot. Place all of the seared pork chops on top. Place rest of the celery, onion, and apples on top of pork chops.
- Mix both cans of cream of soups with 1 can full of chicken broth. Pour over the pork chops and veggies in crockpot.
- In a separate medium bowl mix until combined the melted butter, stuffing mix, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Place stuffing mixture in crockpot on top of the cream of soup mixture and spread evenly.
- Place lid on crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours. Timing will depend on thickness of pork chops. May need more time for thick pork chops. Enjoy.