The whole family will love this easy weeknight meal! It's a simple recipe that's full of flavor.
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❤️ Why you'll love it
- Slow cooker honey garlic pork chops is a “set-and-forget” recipe thanks to the convenience of cooking with a crockpot. No fancy cooking techniques required or added watch time!
- SO easy to make plus they can be paired with tons of side dishes - you know what that means... everyone will LOVE it!
- The slow cooker keeps the meat tender and juicy and locks in incredible flavor. It’s great for those who are new to cooking with this cut.
🧾 Ingredients
You'll love this easy crockpot dinner made with just a few simple ingredients!
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- Bone-in pork chops - 1 to 1 ½ -inches thick cut
- Ketchup
- Soy sauce - low sodium
- Honey
- Cloves of garlic - minced
- Onion powder
- Ground ginger
- Cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
- Parsley - freshly chopped
🔪 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Spray the slow cooker crock with nonstick cooking spray and add in the chops.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chops.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. See full recipe for finishing the sauce.
🥄 Equipment
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🥫 Storage
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
You can also wrap the chops in plastic wrap to retain as much juicy moisture in the meat during storage.
This sauce does not freeze well.
💭 Tips
Expert Tip: Put everything except the cornstarch together in a freezer bag and freeze uncooked. Thaw out in the fridge the night before you're ready to serve, dump everything in the crockpot and finish the recipe as instructed! Easiest meal EVER.
- To increase the overall flavor of this dish, sear pork chops first in a cast iron skillet prior to slow cooking.
- In addition to the onion powder in this amazing honey garlic sauce, consider adding some freshly sliced onion to the slow cooker during cooking. The flavor of the onions will blend beautifully into the sauce, increasing the flavor of the dish!
- It’s a good idea to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145℉ for pork.
- If you have leftovers it may be better to cut them up and use them in a casserole or other dish rather than reheating - they tend to dry out. **See FAQ
👩🍳 FAQs
Absolutely! While I’ve used bone-in pork chops for this slow cooker recipe, you can certainly use boneless instead. If you do opt for boneless pork loin chops, make sure that they are nice and thick otherwise you’re better off cooking them on a large skillet.
Slowly reheat in a baking dish, covered with aluminum foil on low heat (somewhere between 200-250℉) which will help prevent them from drying out.
Yes. It's always good to give them 5-10 minutes to rest, tented with aluminum foil, before serving them
Yes, you absolutely can.
You don't have to but it gives it a nice, crispy crust and helps ensure a juicy chop.
📖 Variations
- Use chicken breasts in place of the pork.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little extra zing.
- Substitute dark brown sugar for ¼ cup of the honey.
- Try a dark maple syrup instead of the honey.
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🍽️ Serve with...
Whether you’re making this honey garlic pork chops recipe for a special occasion or adding it to your weeknight dinner rotation you'll love these easy sides to go with!
- Mashed potato - either regular creamy mashed potatoes or sweet potato mash;
- Veggies such as Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes Cubes or Southern Green Beans;
- Homemade Potato Rolls;
- Salad - Classic Pea Salad and Green Bean Salad with Potatoes are two exceptional options!
📞 The last word
If you love these sweet smoky flavors (and sticky honey garlic sauce) next time try the honey garlic meatballs or the bourbon chicken!
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 pork chops, bone in, 1 to 1 ½ -inches thick cut
- 1 cup ketchup
- ⅔ cup soy sauce, low sodium
- ⅔ cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker crock with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place pork chops in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, mix the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, onion powder, ginger, and salt and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the pork chops.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Set pork chops aside on a plate, reserving the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
- Return the pork chops to the slow cooker and cook for another 15 minutes on high or until the sauce is as thick as you like it.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
To Reheat
- Slowly reheat in a baking dish, covered with aluminum foil on low heat (somewhere between 200-250℉) which will help prevent them from drying out.
Notes
- To increase the overall flavor of this dish, sear pork chops first in a cast iron skillet prior to slow cooking.
- In addition to the onion powder in this amazing honey garlic sauce, consider adding some freshly sliced onion to the slow cooker while the pork chops cook. The flavor of the onions will blend beautifully into the sauce, increasing the flavor of the dish!
- It’s a good idea to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork chops. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145℉ for pork.
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