Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops recipe offers a tender, flavorful meal perfect for a convenient yet delicious dinner. Pork chops are slow-cooked in a luscious honey garlic sauce enriched with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, resulting in juicy chops infused with a subtly sweet and savory glaze. Easily prepared with minimal effort, it makes an ideal hearty main course paired with steamed vegetables or rice.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Sauce Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder

Optional Thickening Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Optional Garnish

Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, black pepper, and onion powder until fully combined and smooth.
Prepare the Pork Chops: Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and additional black pepper to taste. Arrange the chops evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the pork chops, making sure each chop is well coated with the flavorful mixture.
Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. The pork chops are done when they are tender and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Thicken the Sauce (Optional): About 30 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker and remove the lid to cook uncovered, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Serve: Spoon the honey garlic sauce over the pork chops when serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

Bone-in pork chops generally provide more flavor and juiciness but boneless can be used for quicker cooking.
Use low sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
Adjust ginger amount or type (ground vs. fresh) based on preference.
Thicken the sauce only if you prefer a glaze-like consistency; otherwise, serve it as a flavorful broth.
Serve with steamed rice or vegetables to make a complete meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

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