My mother-in-law shared this genius 4 ingredient dinner. It is the most effortless,

My mother-in-law, Marlene, passed this slow cooker pork chop recipe to me one busy May afternoon when I was fretting over what to feed everyone before Memorial Day weekend kicked off. She just smiled, handed me a slip of paper with four ingredients scribbled on it, and said, “Let the crock do the work.” The chops come out so tender you can pull them apart with a fork, bathed in a sticky honey-garlic glaze that tastes like you fussed all day when you really didn’t. It’s the kind of practical, no-fail, Midwestern comfort meal that lets you spend time with family instead of hovering over the stove.

These honey garlic pork chops are lovely served over fluffy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles so they can soak up all those dark, caramel-colored juices. Add a simple side of green beans, sweet corn, or a crisp lettuce salad to keep things easy. Warm dinner rolls or a slice of soft white bread are right at home on the table for sopping up the extra sauce.

For a pre–Memorial Day spread, you can pair the pork with coleslaw and potato salad, then finish with fresh berries or a simple dessert to keep the meal relaxed and backyard-ready.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Servings: 4

Ingredients
4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds total, at least 1-inch thick)
1 cup honey
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
4 large cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic)
Directions