Macadamia Free Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
These pork chops hit every note you want from a weeknight dinner — golden-seared, warmly spiced, and finished in a glossy apple cider glaze that smells absolutely incredible while it reduces. A rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives the meat a subtle, aromatic depth before it ever touches the pan, and searing in coconut oil builds that deep, caramelized crust that makes all the difference. The glaze comes together right in the same skillet, with unfiltered apple cider, a splash of cider vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme pulling up all those browned bits into something genuinely special. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about unexpected nut additions that sometimes sneak into pre-made sauces and spice blends. The chops finish cooking right in the bubbling glaze, so they stay juicy and soak up every bit of that sweet-tart, herby sauce. Spoon the pan drippings generously over each chop before serving and you've got a plate that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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