These easy honey garlic pork chops are coated in a sweet and savory sauce, then cooked in the slow cooker until tender and succulent. The perfect easy meal for a busy day!
If you’ve never experienced crock pot pork chops, now is your opportunity to give them a try! The pork comes out fork tender and the sauce has just a handful of ingredients, yet is complex in flavor.
Chicken is a staple for crock pot cooking, but did you know that pork chops are also a perfect protein for the slow cooker? These honey garlic pork chops come out so tender and flavorful that they’ll be sure to find a place on your regular dinner menu rotation.
How to make honey garlic pork chops
For this recipe you’ll want to use thick cut boneless pork chops. If you use a thin pork chop, you should reduce the cooking time so that they don’t dry out. My pork chops were about 1 1/2 inches thick. I prefer to brown my pork chops before I add them to the slow cooker, it just adds so much more flavor. If you’re in a hurry you can skip that step and the chops will still be delicious.
The sauce is made with ketchup, soy sauce, honey and garlic. At the end of the cooking process, a little cornstarch gets added to thicken the sauce. Be sure to serve your honey garlic pork chops over mashed potatoes or with rice or bread to soak up that amazing sauce!
I add a little chopped parsley at the end for a fresh flavor. If you don’t have parsley on hand, you can omit it, or substitute sliced green onions.
Not a pork fan? You can make this recipe with chicken instead! Simply substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for the pork chops.
More slow cooker favorites
- Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas
- Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
- Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
- Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
Slow cooker pork chops video
Honey Garlic Pork Chops (Slow Cooker)
Ingredients
- 6 thick cut boneless pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the pork for 4-5 minutes on each side until deep golden brown.
- Add the pork chops to the slow cooker.
- NOTE: you can skip the browning process if you prefer and simply season the pork chops with salt and pepper then add them to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, ketchup, soy sauce and honey. Pour the sauce over the pork chops.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker.
- Cook for 1 more hour or until sauce has just thickened and pork chops are tender. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for pork chops.
- You can add some sriracha or chili flakes if you want a spicier meal.
Debbie says
I put these in the crook pot before work. The house smelled so good when we got home. The flavor was really good as we are garlic lovers! I must admit I did add even more garlic!
Pat says
This looks so awesome. I will try, but, I’ve noticed that garlic is creating issues in me. Not onions, garlic. I read that it’s a garlic intolerance that can develop later in life. I love garlic, garlic bread, 40 garlic chicken, baked garlic, etc. but it just eats me up inside now. I’ve had to dial back. GGGGrrrrrrrrr
Paula says
If using thinner pork chops, how long would you cook them?
Sara says
I’d reduce the cook time by 30-60 minutes, maybe try checking them an hour early then add more time if needed.
Charles says
Great recipe but i just noticed i was a little light on sauce and just added the corn starch for the last hour of cooking. Would i be able to whip up more sauce and add it in now or is it too late?
Sara says
You can add more sauce if you need to, sorry for the late reply!
Jennie says
I don’t have cornstarch and I want to make this today…do you think it will still come out okay without thickening the “gravy”?
Sara says
The sauce will be thinner but it should still taste great!
Chuck says
Would 6 hrs be long enough if the Chops are coked from being frozen?
Sara says
I’d just check at the 6 hour mark to see if they’re done, and if not add one more hour!
Elizabeth Sommers says
I’ve never liked pork chops, however my family was getting bored with our usual routine dinners. I decided to shake it up and try my hand at pork chops with this recipe, and what a huge hit it was!! I ate 1 1/2 servings…I was so surprised. Finger licking good, the sauce was sweet but not too sweet, the pork chops came out tender, and the sear on them in the beginning was the way to go. I will definitely be making these for my family again.
Ed says
10 Stars!!!!
Made this for my wife with bone in pork chops, She absolutely loved them!! (as well a I did!!!) Going to make it with a pork loin roast tonight! Really amazing flavor! Thank you so much for this truly awesome easy recipe!!!!!!!!
Sara says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Ed says
Ok just as good if not better with a Pork Tenderloin!!!!! Cooked it on Low for 6 hours. Off the hook delicious!! Sara you Rock! Again Great recipe
Jake Lindenmuth says
Made this yesterday. My wife and I moaned & groaned as we ate each bite. It was like an X-rated dinner. I needed a cigarette (and I don’t smoke).
Sara says
LOL love this comment! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Chanel M Knight says
Can I use pork chops with the bone
Sara says
Yes that’s fine!
Barbara Boucher says
Made these tonight ,they were DELIOUS.Have a ,.picky 20 year old grandson.He had 1 .1\2 and that tells me they were good.
Sara says
Yay so glad to hear you enjoyed them! Thanks for reporting back!
Mae says
Sounds delicious! if doing half the recipe, would you leave it in the crock pot for less time or same amount (4 hrs)?
Sara says
I’d do the same amount of time unless you’re using small pork chops!
Mindy says
Made these tonight, and wow. They are delicious! 🔥🤤 definitely would recommend these. Super easy.
Sara says
So happy to hear you enjoyed them, thanks for reporting back!!
Sheila Whitesell says
Going to try this tomorrow with pork steaks. What side dishes would go with th his?
Sara says
I serve these pork chops over mashed potatoes or rice with a green veggie on the side!
Connie says
How do you think this would work with a pork tenderloin? Inquiring minds want to know 😁
Sara says
I think it would be great!
Emma says
Can I eat this every day?
Heaven. That is all!
Sara says
Yay, so glad to hear you enjoyed it!