These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops couldn’t get any easier. They’re so delicious and tender that they simply melt in your mouth! You can guarantee this will be a dinner your whole family will love.

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Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe Highlights

You won’t believe how easy and delicious these Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops are!!!

I have been planning out the week’s menu, but I haven’t been in the mood to cook big and elaborate meals. All I want is a quick and straightforward dinner, and there is nothing simpler than a slow cooker meal.

These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops are unbelievably tender and flavorful

I love this recipe because the prep time is minimal. So simple to make. These pork chops are an excellent dinner that the whole family will love.

The combination of flavors in this recipe is absolutely amazing! Serve them with some mashed potatoes or your favorite salad. Now it’s time to turn on that slow cooker, and let it work its magic!

Honey Garlic Pork Chops with sauce on a plate with plates and forks on the background.

Ingredients You’ll Need, Substitutions & Notes

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  • Pork Chops: I like and recommend using thick-cut, bone-in pork chops. Leaner/ thinner cuts will not be as tender. 
  • Seasonings: You’ll need salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Oil: Any oil you have handy will work for this recipe.
  • Fresh garlic: For extra flavor! Don’t skip it.
  • Honey: This helps to naturally sweeten the sauce. Feel free to use more or less to taste, depending on how sweet you prefer the sauce.
  • Broth: Regular or low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth or stock is the base of the sauce.
  • Rice wine vinegar: You can substitute for another light, mild vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar.
  • Soy sauce: Regular soy sauce is usually pretty salty, so I like to use the low sodium soy sauce to cut back on the sodium level. Coconut aminos is also a great substitute for those looking for a soy-free alternative.
  • Worcestershire sauce: I love adding it for extra flavor.
  • Cornstarch: You can substitute for potato starch 1:1.

Overview: How to Make Pork Chops in The Slow Cooker Step by Step

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).

  1. Season the Pork Chops

    Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 

  2. Brown the Pork Chops (optional)

    Add the oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat, and brown the pork chops on both sides for 2-3 minutes until they are browned well. Add them to the slow cooker.

  3. Mix Sauce Ingredients

    Mix fresh garlic, honey, vegetable broth, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker and cover.

  4. Cook

    Cook on LOW heat setting for 6 hours, or until fork-tender. Remove pork chops from the slow cooker, and place them on a plate; cover to keep warm.

  5. Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, stir cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid until well blended; stir into sauce in the slow cooker. Return pork chops to the pot. Cook on HIGH heat setting for 10 – 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Serve pork chops with the sauce.

    Honey Garlic Pork Chops with sauce in a slow cooker.

    Recipe Tips

    The most tender results come from a bone-in thicker (approx. 3/4″) chop with nice marbling throughout.

    Sear the pork chops first. Although it’s an optional extra step, searing the pork chops before adding them to the slow cooker is a must! It caramelizes the exterior, adding a flavorful brown crust that you can’t get just from slow cooking on its own.

    If the chops aren’t tender (and you’ve used the recommended type), they likely need more time.

    overhead view of Honey Garlic Pork Chops on a plate garnished with parsley.

    Storing & Freezing Instructions

    STORE: Store leftovers in a sealed food storage container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days.

    FREEZE: Place them in an airtight freezer container and freeze them for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy, let thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to sear pork chops before cooking them in the slow cooker?

    This step can be skipped if you’re short of time. But if you have time, it’s highly recommended and only takes a couple of minutes.

    What is the best type of pork chops for this recipe?

    After a few tests, I recommend using bone-in, thick pork loin chops since they are the best cut for this recipe.

    What’s the best substitute for rice wine vinegar?

    You can substitute for another light, mild vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar.

    How long does this recipe take in a slow cooker on high?

    It will take around 3 – 6 hours, depending on the size and thickness of your pork chops.

    a fork cutting a Honey Garlic Pork Chops with sauce.

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    Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops

    Oriana Romero
    These Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops couldn’t get any easier, they’re so delicious and tender, they simply melt in your mouth! You can guarantee this will be a dinner your whole family will love.
    4.27 from 157 votes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 6 hours 15 minutes
    Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
    Servings 6 servings

    Equipment

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 bone-in, thick-cut pork chops (see notes)
    • Salt and pepper to season
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
    • 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
    • 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth
    • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice wine vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoons (20 g) cornstarch
    • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

    Important

    Don’t forget to check out the step-by-step photos above in the post—they’ll guide you through the process and make everything super clear!

    Instructions
     

    • Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    • Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat, brown the pork chops on both sides for 2-3 minutes, or until they are browned well. Then, add them to the slow cooker.
    • Mix fresh garlic, honey, vegetable broth, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Pour this mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker and cover.
    • Cook on LOW heat setting for 6 hours, or until fork-tender. Remove pork chops from the slow cooker, and place them on a plate; cover to keep warm.
    • In a small bowl, stir cornstarch and two tablespoons of the cooking liquid until well blended; stir into sauce in the slow cooker. Return the pork chops to the pot. Cook on HIGH heat setting for 10 – 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Serve pork chops with the sauce and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
    Oriana’s Notes
     
    STORE: Store leftovers in a sealed food storage container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days.
    FREEZE: Place them in an airtight freezer container and freeze them for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy, let thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
    RECIPE TIPS:
    • The most tender results come from a bone-in thicker (approx. 3/4″) chop with nice marbling throughout.
    • Sear the pork chops first. Although it’s an optional extra step, searing the pork chops before adding them to the slow cooker is a must! This extra step helps to caramelize the exterior, adding a flavorful brown crust that you can’t get just from slow cooking on its own.
    • If the chops aren’t tender (and you’ve used the recommended type), they likely need more time.
     
    If you’re making this recipe, please read the whole post content to get lots of tips, tricks, variations, and frequently asked questions.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 675mgPotassium: 575mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1.3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.2mg

    Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Calories 291
    Keyword dinner easy eggfree Eggless pork recipe slow cooker

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    This recipe was originally published in September 2017. The recipe remains the same, but more notes, tips, photos, and information were added to the post in February 2023 to make it as helpful as possible!

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