Xanthan Gum Free Garlic Herb Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Thick, bone-in pork chops get a serious upgrade here, seared in coconut oil until deeply golden, then finished with smashed garlic, rosemary, and thyme for a kitchen that smells absolutely incredible. The spice rub — sea salt, turmeric, and ginger — builds a warm, aromatic crust that makes every bite interesting without relying on any thickeners or additives. That's the quiet win for anyone avoiding xanthan gum: every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of it, so there's no label-squinting required. The pan sauce comes together from bone broth and apple cider vinegar, reduced right in the cast iron after the chops rest, picking up all those caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. It's rich and glossy the old-fashioned way — through reduction, not gums or starches. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things bright and pulls the whole plate together. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.

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