Capsaicin Free Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Pork chops glazed with apple cider are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more special than the effort involved. The rub here leans on turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon for warmth and depth — all the complexity you'd want without any heat-producing ingredients that can be so hard to avoid in savory spice blends. A hard sear in coconut oil builds a gorgeous golden crust, and then the pan does the rest of the work as unfiltered apple cider, a splash of cider vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme reduce into a glossy, fragrant glaze. The garlic slices soften right into that sauce, adding a mellow savoriness that ties everything together. Spooning that syrupy glaze back over the chops as they finish cooking means every bite is lacquered and juicy. It's the kind of dish that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen but comes together in a single skillet on your stovetop.
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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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