Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Chops & Carrots (Foil Packets)

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Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Chops & Carrots (Foil Packets)

Description

These Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork Chops & Carrots are a simple, flavorful, and juicy slow-cooker meal. The pork chops are coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze and cooked in foil packets with tender baby carrots, locking in all the moisture and flavor for a perfectly glazed, melt-in-your-mouth dish.

 Ingredients

For the pork & carrots:

  • 4 pork chops (boneless or bone-in)
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)

For the honey garlic glaze:

  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

 Instructions

1. Prepare foil packets

  • Cut large pieces of aluminum foil
  • Divide carrots evenly in each packet

2. Season pork

  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper
  • Place one pork chop over carrots in each packet

3. Make glaze

  • Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, paprika, and oil

4. Assemble

  • Spoon glaze generously over each pork chop
  • Seal foil packets tightly

5. Cook

  • Place packets in crockpot
  • Low: 5–6 hours
  • High: 3–4 hours

6. Finish

  • Carefully open packets (steam is hot!)
  • Spoon extra sauce over before serving

Servings

  • Serves: 4 people

 Time

  • Prep: 10–15 minutes
  • Cook: 3–6 hours

 Notes

  • Foil packets lock in juices and flavor
  • Pork stays tender and moist
  • Carrots absorb the sweet garlic glaze

 Tips

  • Add potatoes for a full meal 🥔
  • Broil pork chops for 3–5 minutes after cooking for a caramelized top
  • Use thick-cut pork chops for best results
  • Don’t overcook or pork may dry out

 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~480 kcal
  • Protein: ~35 g
  • Carbs: ~22 g
  • Fat: ~26 g

 Health Benefits

  • High protein → supports muscle health
  • Carrots rich in vitamin A → good for vision
  • Balanced meal → protein + carbs + nutrients
  • Energy boosting → natural sugars from honey

 Q&A

Q1: Can I use chicken instead of pork?

Yes, chicken breasts or thighs work well.

Q2: Do I have to use foil?

No, you can cook directly in crockpot, but foil keeps flavors concentrated.

Q3: Can I make it spicy?

Add chili flakes or sriracha.

Q4: Can I store leftovers?

Yes, refrigerate up to 3 days.

Q5: Why is my pork dry?

It may be overcooked—reduce cooking time or use thicker cuts.

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