Five-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops slow-cooked in a simple honey garlic sauce made with just five ingredients for an effortless, savory weeknight meal. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 370 minutes pairs (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in pork chops, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in pork chops
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 cup water until combined.
- Step 2: Place 4 bone-in pork chops in the slow cooker in a single layer. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the pork chops.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours, until pork chops are tender and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
- Step 4: Remove pork chops to a serving plate and spoon some sauce from the slow cooker over the top. Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Five-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops take to make?
Total time is about 370 minutes (10 min prep + 360 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Five-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Five-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Five-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Five-Ingredient Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops?
Asian pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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