Almond Free Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Pork chops can feel like a weeknight afterthought, but this skillet version turns them into something genuinely special. A warm spice rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives each chop a gorgeous crust before it ever hits the pan, and the apple cider glaze that follows is tangy, lightly sweet, and deeply savory all at once. The whole thing comes together in one skillet — sear, build the glaze, finish the chops right in the sauce — so cleanup is minimal and the flavors are layered and complex. Unfiltered apple cider reduces down with garlic, honey, fresh thyme, and a splash of apple cider vinegar into something almost sticky and caramelized, coating every bite. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or substitution gymnastics required. This is the kind of recipe that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did — perfect for a busy evening when you still want dinner to feel like a real occasion.
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4 servings
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about ¾ inch thick, 6–8 oz each)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
For the glaze
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider (unfiltered, unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each chop.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops in a single layer and sear, undisturbed, for 4 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 3–4 minutes, until equally golden.
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