slow cooker 3-ingredient honey garlic pork chops

A Taste of Midwest Comfort

If you’ve ever found yourself standing in the middle of your kitchen at 4 PM, wondering what in the world you’re gonna feed everyone — well, friend, you’re not alone. Out here in the Midwest, we’ve made an art out of simple, hearty meals that feel like a hug at the end of a long day.

This slow cooker 3-ingredient honey garlic pork chops recipe? It’s my go-to when I want that Sunday dinner feeling without the Sunday fuss. I swear it reminds me of being a kid, running around Grandma’s yard barefoot while she’d peek out the window to make sure we hadn’t wandered too close to her prized peonies. And when that slow cooker lid came off? Heaven.

Sometimes it really is the simplest things that stick with you the longest, isn’t it?

Why You’ll Love This One

• Just three ingredients — seriously, you can’t mess this up.

• Sweet, garlicky sauce that makes plain old pork chops taste like something special.

• The slow cooker does the heavy lifting — you just get the compliments.

• Tender, fall-apart meat that even the picky eaters will gobble up.

• Goes with all those cozy sides you probably already have on hand.

What You’ll Need

• 4 pork chops, bone-in or boneless (honestly, whatever you’ve got — no need to get fancy)

• 1/2 cup honey (local honey is always lovely if you’ve got it)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced (use the jarred stuff if it’s one of those days — no shame here)

How to Make It (Slow Cooker Magic)

1. Snuggle ‘em in: Lay your pork chops down in the bottom of your slow cooker. If they overlap a bit, that’s just fine — they’ll sort themselves out as they cook.

2. Mix the good stuff: Grab a small bowl and stir the honey and minced garlic together. Give it a quick taste if you want — that sweet garlic hit always makes me smile.

3. Pour it on: Drizzle the honey garlic mixture right over the pork chops. Use a spoon to make sure everyone’s covered nice and cozy.

4. Cover & walk away: Pop that lid on tight. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for about 3–4 hours, until the pork chops are so tender they’re practically begging you to dig in.

5. Dish it up: Lift them out gently — they might fall apart, and that’s a good thing. Spoon that glossy sauce right over the top. Don’t skip this part, okay? That sauce is where the magic lives.

What to Serve With It

I can’t help myself — I have to have mashed potatoes with these pork chops. It’s practically the law around here. A little pool of that sweet garlic sauce on top of creamy potatoes? Good luck not licking the plate.

If it’s summer, throw a few fresh corn cobs in the pot too. Or make a crisp salad — something vinegary to balance the sweetness. And if you’re feeling nostalgic, warm up some soft dinner rolls to mop up that sauce. Grandma would approve.

Stashing the Leftovers

If you’re lucky enough to have any left (rare at my house), tuck them into a sealed container and keep ‘em in the fridge for up to three days. When you’re ready to reheat, add a splash of broth or even just a bit of water and warm them low and slow on the stovetop — keeps the pork nice and juicy. The microwave works too, but go gentle.

Little Tweaks & Handy Tips

• Like a bit of a kick? Stir a pinch of red pepper flakes into the honey garlic sauce — just enough to wake up your taste buds.

• Out of pork chops? Try chicken thighs or breasts instead — they soak up that sauce beautifully.

• Want that sauce thick and glossy? Once the pork’s cooked, take it out and crank the slow cooker to high. Let the sauce bubble with the lid off for about 15 minutes.

• Feeling fancy? Give the pork chops a quick sear in a hot skillet before they go in the slow cooker — it’s not required, but it sure adds a nice layer of flavor.

Before You Go

Well, there you have it — simple, sweet, and straight from my Midwest heart to yours. If you give this a whirl, promise you’ll let me know how it turns out? Did you tweak it, double it, share it with the neighbors? I love hearing your stories — they remind me why I keep my old slow cooker on the counter in the first place.

Take care, keep your slow cooker plugged in, and feed your people well. I’ll be right here when you need another cozy recipe.