Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops (thick-cut, patted completely dry)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• salt (to taste)
• coarse black pepper (to taste)
• 0.33 cup honey
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 cup chicken or beef broth
• fresh thyme (sprigs for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear.

2. 2

   Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat.

4. 4

   Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until a gorgeous golden-brown crust forms.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and broth until smooth.

6. 6

   Arrange the seared pork chops in the bottom of your slow cooker.

7. 7

   Pour the glaze mixture completely over the top of the chops.

8. 8

   Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH for 2–3 hours) until the meat is incredibly tender.

9. 9

   Carefully remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and set aside.

10. 10

    Pour the remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan.

11. 11

    Simmer the liquid over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until it reduces into a thick, glossy, caramelized sauce.

12. 12

    Return the chops to the slow cooker and spoon the velvety glaze heavily over the top so it clings perfectly to the meat.

13. 13

    Scatter a few fresh sprigs of thyme across the top for garnish.

14. 14

    Serve piping hot over a bed of mashed potatoes or rice.

Notes

For the best results, ensure the pork chops are patted very dry before searing to achieve a deep crust. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the extra glaze.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooker
• pork
• dinner
• comfort food
• honey garlic