Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Slow cooker honey garlic pork chops cook low and slow in a simple, flavorful sauce. It’s the perfect combination of barbecue meets teriyaki. They are simple to prepare and a great option for busy weeknight dinners.

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Recipe Fast Facts:


  • HANDS-OFF COOKING – Slow cooks on low for about 4 hours, or high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until pork reaches 145°F.
  • SIMPLE – You will only need 8 ingredients to make this recipe: boneless pork chops, tomato paste, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and broth.
  • VERSATILE – Serve as whole chops with sauce or shred for sandwichs, bowls or meal prep.

Here is What You Will Need

an overherad view of the ingredients: sesame oil, tamari sauce, tomato paste, boneless pork chop, garlic, ginger, honey
  • Boneless loin pork chops about 3/4 to an inch thick
  • Tomato paste
  • Fresh garlic cloves or garlic powder (1/4 teaspoon per garlic clove)
  • Honey or maple syrup
  • Sesame oil
  • Soy or tamari sauce
  • Grated ginger or ground ginger
  • Chicken broth or water
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How to make Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork chops

  1. Chop or crush the garlic and shred the ginger with a microplane.
  2. Place the boneless pork chops in a slow cooker
  3. Whisk the ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl and pour it over the chops in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook the chops until they reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F on low heat for 4 hours or 2 1/2 hours on high heat.
process step 1: 4 boneless pork chops in a slow cooker

Process Step 2: the sauce mixed in a glass bowl

Honey garlic pork chops process step 2 . Four Pork chops ina slow cooker with sauce on top.

honey garlic chops step 4. Four chops cooked with sauce in a slow cooker

Tips & Tricks

  • If the sauce mixture is thin after the cooking process, gradually stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon flour until the sauce reaches the consistency that you like.
  • If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in water or chicken broth to thin it out.
  • Cook time can vary depending on your slow cooker and the thickness of the meat.
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  • Once is reaches room temperature, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat, covered, in a 325°F oven until thoroughly warmed, or re-heat gently in the microwave.
  • Freeze room temperature leftover honey garlic pork in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight.
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Recipe FAQs

How do you keep the pork chops tender in the slow cooker?

Add enough liquid and keep the chops coated in teh sauce. Do not overcook. Check for 145°F to 165°F then serve as chops with sauce, or shred if very tender.

Can you freeze leftover honey garlic pork chops?

You can freeze leftover pork chops for up to three months in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Thaw the pork chops in the refrigerator overnight before reheating them.

Can I sear the pork chops before slow cooking?

Yes, you can. Sear them in a hot skillet for about 2 minutes per side to boost browning and flavor then add to the slow cooker and continue with the recipe.

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Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops – Slow Cooker

An easy flavorful dinner made with 8 simple ingredients and cooked in a slow cooker for 4 hours.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker honey garlic pork chops
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Anne

Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops – Slow Cooker

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless loin chops at least 3/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup water
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Instructions

  • Place the pork into a slow cooker.
  • Mix the ingredients for the sauce (tamari sauce, tomato paste, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and water) together.
  • Pour the sauce over the pork in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook in the slow cooker for 4 hours on low heat.

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Notes

Substitutes:
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for 2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Tamari sauce can be replaced with soy sauce or coconut aminos
Honey can be replaced with maple syrup
 
NOTE: Cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the meat and your slow cooker. The internal temperature of the pork should be at least 145 degrees f.
Store leftover pork chops in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chops | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 995mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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