Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Chops
🛒 Ingredients:
4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic (minced)
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
2 tablespoons water (if thickening)
👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Season the pork:
   Lightly season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Optional sear (extra flavor):
   Sear pork chops in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
   (You can skip this if short on time.)
3. Make the sauce:
   In a bowl, mix:
   Honey
   Soy sauce
   Minced garlic
   Ketchup
   Apple cider vinegar
4. Assemble in crockpot:
   Place pork chops in the slow cooker
   Pour sauce evenly over the top
5. Cook:
   LOW: 6–7 hours
   HIGH: 3–4 hours
   Until pork is tender and fully cooked.
6. Thicken sauce (optional):
   Mix cornstarch with water
   Stir into crockpot during last 20–30 minutes
   Let sauce thicken
7. Serve:
   Spoon extra sauce over pork chops before serving
   🍽️ Serving Ideas:
   Rice or mashed potatoes 🥔
   Steamed vegetables or stir-fry 🥦
   Noodles 🍜
   💡 Tips:
   Add sliced onions or bell peppers for extra flavor
   Sprinkle sesame seeds or green onions before serving
   Use chicken instead of pork for a variation