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.