AIP Friendly Ginger & Coconut Aminos Pork Chops
Pork chops that are genuinely exciting to eat can feel hard to come by when you're navigating a protocol that rules out soy sauce, nightshades, grains, and most conventional condiments. This recipe solves that problem with a marinade built entirely from compliant ingredients — coconut aminos, fresh ginger, garlic, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and a touch of honey — that delivers deep, savory-sweet flavor without a single shortcut. The technique matters too: a hard sear in coconut oil builds a gorgeous golden crust, and finishing the chops in a hot oven keeps them juicy all the way through. While the pork rests, the reserved marinade reduces into a glossy glaze that gets spooned right over the top, so every bite is coated in that bright, gingery richness. Sliced scallions and fresh cilantro are optional but add a pop of color and freshness that makes the plate look as good as it tastes. This one serves four, so it's equally at home on a weeknight table or as a meal-prep anchor for the week ahead.
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4 servings
For the pork
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick, 6–8 oz each)
- ½ tsp salt
For the marinade and glaze
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For searing
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic, honey, turmeric, and ground ginger until combined. Reserve 3 tablespoons of this mixture in a small saucepan and set aside for the glaze. Pour the remaining marinade into a large zip-top bag or shallow dish.
- 2
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with the salt. Add the chops to the marinade, seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
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