One bite can bring you home.
When the day has taken everything out of you, three humble ingredients promise something that feels almost forgotten: a warm meal worth slowing down for.
Beneath the slow cooker lid, sweet apples and savory pork are becoming the kind of supper that asks so little yet offers something we all desperately need: comf…
This comforting supper starts with four to six bone-in pork chops, two large apples, and one packet of dry onion soup mix, plus half a cup of water. Core and slice the apples, arrange them in a six-quart slow cooker, and place the chops on top.
Sprinkle over the soup mix and pour the water around the edges. There’s no browning required, and preparation takes about ten minutes before the lid goes on.
Cook on low for approximately six to seven hours, checking earlier because appliances and chop thickness vary. Pork should reach at least 145°F internally and rest for three minutes before serving.
Spoon the softened apples and savory cooking juices over each portion, with mashed potatoes or rice alongside. The pleasure is in that balance of fruit and onion seasoning: an uncomplicated dinner that leaves more room for the people gathered around your table.
