Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Apple Butter Pork Chops

 Here is a straightforward recipe for Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Apple Butter Pork Chops. The apple butter creates a glossy, sweet-savory sauce with almost no effort.

 Ingredients

This classic version uses just four items:

- 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick

- 1 cup apple butter

- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) dry onion soup mix

- 1/4 cup chicken broth

Directions

1.  Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer on the bottom.

2.  In a small bowl, stir together the apple butter, onion soup mix, and chicken broth until smooth.

3.  Pour the mixture over the pork chops, making sure they are well coated.

4.  Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.

5.  Spoon some of the sauce over the chops before serving. If you prefer a thicker sauce, leave the lid off for 10 to 15 minutes on the WARM setting.

Variations

If you want to try a different flavor profile, here are two other popular 4-ingredient combinations:

- Tangy Dijon Version: Use 4 pork chops, 1 cup apple butter, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 packet onion soup mix. Cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2½ to 3 hours.

- Savory Soy Version: Use 4 thick pork chops, 1 cup apple butter, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup soy sauce. Cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours.

 Serving Suggestions

These pork chops are excellent served over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice to soak up the sauce. For a vegetable side, roasted green beans or glazed carrots work well.