Name: Apple Apricot Pork Chops
Ingredients: 2 pork filets or chops; 1 cup chopped apples; 1 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries (optional); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup dry sherry or wine (or more apple juice); salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

Apple Apricot Pork Chops

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This slow-cooked recipe is a delight. Try sweet, fruit-rich slow cooker pork chops tonight!

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Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

2 pork filets or chops
1 cup chopped apples
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup dry sherry or wine (or more apple juice)
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients; cover and cook 7 to 9 hours on low. 30 minutes before serving, pour liquid into a separate container to skim off excess fat.

2. Stir in cornstarch mixture and return broth to slow cooker. Continue cooking on low until smooth and thickened.