These Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Amish Honey Butter Pork Chops are my go-to when I want that rich, melt-in-your-mouth meal that feels like the kind of comfort food my family always loved at big weekend dinners. It’s one of those old-fashioned, Amish-style dishes that leans on simple pantry staples: just pork chops, butter, honey, and a little seasoning. The slow cooker does all the work, giving you incredibly tender meat in a glossy, golden sauce with browned, rustic edges.
It’s a foolproof, hands-off recipe that fits perfectly into a busy workday, but still feels special enough for Sunday dinner. On especially hectic weeknights, I love knowing I can get everything into the slow cooker before work and come home to a kitchen that smells amazing.
Serve these honey butter pork chops right out of the slow cooker with a big spoonful of the golden sauce over the top. They’re perfect over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or steamed white rice to soak up every bit of that rich glaze. Add a simple veggie like roasted green beans, glazed carrots, or a tossed salad to balance the sweetness.
Warm dinner rolls or crusty bread on the side are great for mopping up the extra sauce, and if you want to round it out Midwest-style, a side of coleslaw or corn casserole fits right in.
Ingredients
4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
Directions
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.