Slow-Cooker Pork Chops with Apple-Cherry Stuffing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
74%
Slow-Cooker Pork Chops with Apple-Cherry Stuffing
495 min.
6
3079kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Slow-Cooker Pork Chops with Apple-Cherry Stuffing, a dish that perfectly marries savory and sweet elements for a delightful dining experience. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it also boasts a health score of 74, ensuring you can enjoy a delicious meal without compromising on nutrition.

Imagine succulent pork chops, tenderized to perfection in a slow cooker, surrounded by a warm and hearty stuffing made from tart cooking apples and sweet dried cherries. The combination of these ingredients creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a preparation time of just a few minutes and a cooking time of 6 to 8 hours, this dish is ideal for busy days when you want to come home to a comforting meal without the hassle of extensive cooking.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this recipe serves six, making it a great option for family meals or entertaining guests. The caloric breakdown highlights a healthy balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, ensuring that you can enjoy a satisfying meal that fuels your body. So, gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and let the magic happen as you create a dish that will impress everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • cup celery stalks chopped
  • cup chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
  • cup cherries dried
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  •  pork loin boneless
  • cup baking apples are apples that have a sweet-tart balance and hold their shape when peeled chopped
  • ounces turkey 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Mix all ingredients except pork.
  3. Place half of the stuffing mixture in slow cooker; top with pork. Spoon remaining stuffing mixture over pork.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until pork is tender. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturers directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories3079kcal
Protein67.46%
Fat29.88%
Carbs2.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.17
Glycemic Load
1.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
60.279999981756%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
1.57mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.48mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3078.9kcal
153.95%
Fat:98.03g
150.81%
Saturated Fat:29.29g
183.07%
Carbohydrates:19.61g
6.54%
Net Carbohydrates:16.72g
6.08%
Sugar:13.6g
15.11%
Cholesterol:1398.13mg
466.04%
Sodium:1350.03mg
58.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:497.9g
995.79%
Selenium:612.59µg
875.13%
Vitamin B6:16.73mg
836.53%
Vitamin B1:9.76mg
650.39%
Vitamin B3:127.82mg
639.07%
Phosphorus:4989.52mg
498.95%
Zinc:39.95mg
266.32%
Vitamin B2:4.19mg
246.3%
Potassium:8350.93mg
238.6%
Vitamin B12:11.46µg
190.96%
Vitamin B5:16.6mg
165.98%
Magnesium:580.63mg
145.16%
Iron:12.47mg
69.26%
Copper:1.31mg
65.56%
Vitamin D:8.84µg
58.94%
Vitamin A:1154.65IU
23.09%
Vitamin E:3.27mg
21.77%
Calcium:145.6mg
14.56%
Fiber:2.9g
11.59%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.8%
Vitamin K:5.44µg
5.18%
Vitamin C:2.49mg
3.01%
Folate:10.72µg
2.68%