Slow cooker honey garlic pork chops are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet-savory sauce that practically makes itself while you go about your day.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4–6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for richer glaze)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 small onion (sliced, optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
1. Make the sauce
In a bowl, mix:
- honey
- soy sauce
- garlic
- ketchup (if using)
- vinegar/lemon juice
- pepper + paprika
Stir until well combined.
2. Load the slow cooker
- Place sliced onion (optional) at the bottom
- Add pork chops in a single layer
- Pour sauce evenly over the top
3. Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours (best for tenderness)
- High: 3–4 hours
Cook until pork is soft and fully cooked.
4. Thicken the sauce (optional but recommended)
- Remove pork chops
- Mix cornstarch + water
- Stir into slow cooker sauce
- Cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened
- Return pork chops and coat in sauce
Tips
- Bone-in chops stay juicier in slow cooking
- Don’t overcook on high heat or they can dry out
- Add chili flakes if you want a sweet-spicy version
- A splash of sesame oil at the end adds a nice aroma
Serving ideas
- With mashed potatoes
- Over steamed rice
- With roasted vegetables or noodles
If you want, I can give you:
- a sticky “takeout-style” version
- a spicy Korean-inspired honey garlic pork
- or a one-pan oven version that’s faster than slow cooker
