Pistachio Free Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
These pork chops are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more special than the effort involved. Bone-in chops get rubbed with a warm blend of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before hitting a hot skillet, building a deep golden crust that locks in all that juicy flavor. The real magic happens in the glaze — unfiltered apple cider, a splash of apple cider vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme reduce down into something sticky, fragrant, and just a little tangy. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved whatsoever. The whole dish comes together in one skillet, which means the pan drippings fold right into the sauce for maximum depth. Spoon that glossy glaze over the chops at the table and you've got a plate that looks like it came out of a proper restaurant kitchen.
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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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