Ingredients
4 thick-cut boneless pork chops (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
3 large firm apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 4 cups)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced
Directions
Lightly grease the inside of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker to keep the glaze from sticking.
Spread half of the sliced apples in an even layer over the bottom of the slow cooker.
Sprinkle half of the brown sugar evenly over the apples.
Lay the pork chops in a single layer over the sugared apples, nestling them in but not stacking.
Cover the pork chops with the remaining apple slices, tucking some down around the sides of the meat.
Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar evenly over the top apples.
Dot the top with the sliced butter, spacing it so it will melt down over everything as it cooks.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until the pork chops are very tender and the apples are soft and golden, with a glossy, buttery brown sugar glaze pooled around the edges.
Carefully lift the pork chops out with a wide spatula, then spoon the apples and plenty of the glaze over each chop to serve.