Imagine coming home to a kitchen filled with an irresistible aroma of sweet and savory goodness, where tender pork chops practically melt in your mouth. This Honey Soy Pork Chops recipe is your ticket to an effortless, restaurant-quality meal that will have your family begging for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty crock pot, you'll transform ordinary pork chops into a culinary masterpiece that's both Asian-inspired and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops by patting them dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adherence and better caramelization.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground ginger until well combined and smooth.
- Lightly grease the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the seasoned pork chops into the crock pot in a single layer, avoiding overlapping.
- Pour the honey-soy mixture evenly over the pork chops, making sure each piece is well-coated.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat setting for 4 hours, allowing the pork chops to become tender and absorb the flavors.
- After cooking time is complete, carefully remove pork chops and transfer to a serving platter.
- Optional: For a glossier finish, brush additional sauce from the crock pot over the pork chops before serving.
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Tips
- Choose the Right Cut: Opt for bone-in pork chops for more flavor and juiciness, preferably around 1-inch thick to prevent overcooking.
- Pat Dry for Perfect Searing: Always pat your pork chops dry before seasoning to ensure better caramelization and sauce absorption.
- Don't Overcrowd: Arrange pork chops in a single layer to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor penetration.
- Sauce Hack: Reserve some sauce before cooking to brush over the pork chops for an extra glossy finish.
- Temperature is Key: Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for perfect doneness.
- Resting Matters: Let the pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices and maintain tenderness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 329kcal
Carbohydrates: 73g
Protein: g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 25mg
