Do you want an easy dinner with lots of flavor? Then you should try these sticky soy pork chops from the slow cooker. You only need a few simple ingredients, and your slow cooker does the work. The pork chops become very soft, and the sauce is sweet, sticky, and full of taste.
Easy Sticky Pork Chops – Slow Cooker Style
This is a great dish for busy days. You don’t need to fry anything first. Just mix the sauce, add the pork, and let it cook. You can serve it with rice, potatoes, or vegetables. It’s also nice for a party or family dinner.
This recipe is tasty and straightforward. The sweet soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger mix perfectly. The slow cooker makes the meat soft and juicy. It reminds me of the sticky ribs I often make on Sundays. Now I can also make this easy version, and it always works.
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📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped finely
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ¼ cup Japanese soy sauce
- ½ cup tomato ketchup
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 4 pork chops, with bone
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For garnish
- spring onions, finely chopped
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Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, honey, vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, ginger, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes.1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch fresh ginger, ¼ cup Japanese soy sauce, ½ cup tomato ketchup, ¼ cup honey, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- Mix well until you have a smooth sauce.
- Place the pork chops in the slow cooker.4 pork chops
- Pour the sauce over the pork. Make sure the pork is fully covered.
- Cook for 6 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH.
- Take the pork chops out and put them on a plate.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with two tablespoons of water.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water
- Add this mix to the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Turn the slow cooker on HIGH for 15–20 minutes, until the sauce becomes thick and sticky.
To serve
- Place the pork chops on a serving plate. Pour the sticky sauce over the pork. Sprinkle with chopped spring onion.spring onions
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of pork chops.
- Add fresh pineapple pieces for a sweet twist.
- Add bell pepper or green beans for more vegetables.
- In the fridge: Put leftovers in a closed container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- In the freezer: Let the meat with sauce cool down. Place it in a freezer-safe box or bag. Freeze for up to 4 months. Defrost in the fridge.
- To reheat: Put the pork and sauce in an oven dish. Add two tablespoons of water and stir. Cover with aluminum foil. Heat at 350 °F (180 °C) in the oven for 20 minutes.
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