Pork Free Apple Cider Glazed Salmon
Salmon done right is one of those weeknight wins that feels far more impressive than the effort involved, and this cider-glazed version absolutely delivers. The glaze is built from unfiltered apple cider, honey, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric, simmered down until it's glossy, fragrant, and just complex enough to make people ask what your secret is. Coconut oil gives the sear a clean, neutral base, and the skin-on fillets develop a gorgeous golden crust before the glaze goes on in two stages — once in the pan, once on the plate — so every bite is lacquered and bright. There's no bacon fat, no cured pork, no hidden animal-derived shortcuts anywhere in the ingredient list, which makes it a genuinely clean choice for anyone keeping pork out of their kitchen. The ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the sweet-tart cider reduction, and a squeeze of lemon at the end cuts right through the richness. Fresh parsley scattered on top is optional, but it adds a pop of color that makes the whole plate look like something out of a restaurant. This one is elegant enough for guests and easy enough for a regular Tuesday.
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 1 cup fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, turmeric, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the glaze has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon, 10–12 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and set the glaze aside.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels and season the flesh side with the sea salt.
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