Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, then sprinkle both sides evenly with the kosher salt. This simple seasoning lets the honey butter flavor really shine and helps the meat stay juicy.
Seasoned pork chops ready for the slow cooker
Seasoned pork chops ready for the slow cooker
Arrange the thick-cut bone-in pork chops in a single snug layer in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. It’s okay if the edges overlap slightly, but keep them mostly flat so they cook evenly and get those nice browned-looking edges.
In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, gently melt the butter until just liquid. Stir in the honey until the mixture is smooth and glossy. This creates the rich golden sauce that will coat the pork chops as they cook.
Honey and melted butter being stirred together in a bowl
Honey and melted butter being stirred together in a bowl
Pour the warm honey butter mixture evenly over the pork chops in the slow cooker, making sure each chop is coated. Spoon a little of the mixture over any exposed spots so everything is covered in that pale yellow honey butter.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the pork chops are very tender and nearly falling off the bone. Try not to lift the lid during cooking so the heat stays in and the meat gets as soft as possible.
Pork chops cooking in honey butter inside the slow cooker
Pork chops cooking in honey butter inside the slow cooker
Once the pork chops are tender, carefully lift them out with a wide spatula or tongs, keeping them intact. The edges should look browned and rustic, and the bottom of the slow cooker will have a rich, golden honey butter glaze pooling around the chops.
Stir the sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker to combine any separated butter and honey. Taste and add a pinch more salt if needed. Spoon the glossy honey butter sauce generously over the pork chops before serving for that melt-in-your-mouth, rich finish.
Variations & Tips
Finished pork chop with extra honey butter sauce spooned over top
Finished pork chop with extra honey butter sauce spooned over top
For a slightly savory twist that still keeps the 4-ingredient rule, swap the plain kosher salt for 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt or garlic salt to add more depth without extra work.
If you prefer boneless pork chops, choose thick-cut ones and reduce the cook time slightly, checking for tenderness about 30 minutes earlier so they don’t dry out. To make the sauce a bit thicker for a stickier glaze, remove the cooked pork chops to a plate, turn the slow cooker to HIGH, and let the sauce bubble uncovered for 10–15 minutes, then spoon it back over the meat.
You can also prep everything the night before: layer the salted chops and pour the honey butter mixture over them directly in the slow cooker insert, cover, and refrigerate; in the morning, set the insert in the base and start cooking. Leftovers reheat beautifully—store the pork chops in their sauce in an airtight container, then warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, basting with the honey butter as they heat to keep them tender.
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