Seeds Free Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Pork chops can feel like a weeknight staple that never quite lives up to its potential — until a glossy, fragrant glaze gets involved. These bone-in chops are 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 the juices. The real magic happens when unfiltered apple cider, apple cider vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme hit the pan, lifting all those caramelized bits and reducing into something sticky, tangy, and just a little floral. Every ingredient here is naturally free of seeds, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Spooning that glossy pan sauce over the finished chops at the table makes the whole thing feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Serve them straight from the skillet while the glaze is still shimmering and the thyme is fragrant — this one disappears fast.
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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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