Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Pork Chops: 4 to 6 bone-in or boneless thick-cut chops.
Honey: 1/2 cup.
Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup (low sodium preferred).
Garlic: 4 to 5 cloves, minced.
Ketchup: 2 tablespoons (adds body and tang).
Dried Oregano or Basil: 1 teaspoon.
Red Pepper Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (optional, for a tiny kick).
Salt and Black Pepper: To taste.
Cornstarch Slurry: 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (to thicken the sauce at the end).

1. Season and Sear (Optional but Recommended)

For the best flavor and color, season the chops with salt and pepper. Sear them in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. This “locks in” the juices before they go into the slow cooker.

2. Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, and herbs.

3. Slow Cook

Place the pork chops into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Pour the honey garlic mixture evenly over the top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. (Low is always better for tenderness!).

4. Thicken the Glaze

Once the chops are done, remove them and set them aside on a plate.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the liquid remaining in the pot.
Turn the slow cooker to HIGH for about 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
Place the chops back in to coat them or pour the glaze directly over them when serving.

Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or green onions and some toasted sesame seeds for a professional contrast against the dark sauce.
Plating: Serve these over a bed of fluffy white rice or creamy mashed potatoes to capture all that extra delicious glaze in your photos.

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