Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Honey Garlic Pork Chops (Slow Cooker)
Honey and garlic give these pork chops a glossy, sweet-savory finish. The sauce gathers around the tender chops, with soy sauce lending a little depth beneath the sweetness. A scattering of parsley makes the finished dish look fresh and ready to bring to the table.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 300 min
- Total
- 315 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Cooking method
- Slow cooker
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Brown before slow cooking if desired
The first pan stage browns both sides, but a separate note allows skipping it.
2. Whisk sauce before pouring
Combine garlic, ketchup, soy sauce and honey in a bowl before pouring over the chops.
3. Mix the slurry separately
Stir cornstarch into the specified cold water before adding it to the slow cooker.
Get to know the ingredients
Thick boneless chops
Use the thick-cut boneless pork chops listed for this slow-cooker dish.
Low-sodium soy sauce
Whisk it with the other sauce ingredients before it goes over the pork.
Chopped parsley
Keep parsley for sprinkling over the tender chops after the sauce thickens.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Wait for a lightly thickened sauce
Finish the last cooking stage until the sauce has just thickened and the chops are tender, then add parsley.
A little more help as you go
Skipping the first pan stage
If using the no-browning option, season the chops before putting them in the slow cooker.
Chicken alternative
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are another option.
A few questions you might have
Do I have to brown the chops?
The directions explicitly allow skipping browning and adding seasoned chops directly to the slow cooker.
When do I add cornstarch?
After the first slow-cooker stage, mix it with cold water and stir it in.
Can I use chicken thighs instead?
Yes, you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
How can I add a little heat?
Try Sriracha or chili flakes if you'd like a spicier dish.
When does parsley go on?
Sprinkle it over the chops after they are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Any more cooking tips?
Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for pork chops. You can add some sriracha or chili flakes if you want a spicier meal.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
