Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apple Chutney

 

4

center-cut bone-in pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

6

tablespoons packed brown sugar

2

tablespoons cider vinegar

1

teaspoon ground ginger

1

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/4

cup sweetened dried cranberries

2

medium baking apples, peeled, chopped (2 cups)

• 1 Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; place in cooker.
• 2 In small bowl, mix brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, red pepper and cranberries. Spoon over pork in cooker; top with apples.
• 3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes.