Lupin Free Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Pork chops get a serious upgrade here, coated in a warm spice rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before hitting a hot skillet for a deep, golden sear. The real magic happens in the pan glaze — unfiltered apple cider, a splash of apple cider vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme reduce into something sticky, fragrant, and genuinely restaurant-worthy. Every ingredient in this dish is straightforward and naturally free from lupin, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about flour-based thickeners sneaking into your sauce. Coconut oil handles the searing duties beautifully, and the glaze builds itself from the fond left behind in the pan. Returning the chops to that glossy, syrupy liquid at the end ensures they stay juicy and soak up every bit of flavor. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in far more effort than you actually did — serve immediately and spoon every last drop of that glaze over the top.
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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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