Dairy Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Pork Chops
These pork chops bring serious weeknight energy with a marinade built around coconut aminos, fresh ginger, garlic, honey, and a touch of turmeric — bold, layered flavors that come together in one bowl. Coconut aminos does a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that savory, slightly sweet depth you'd normally associate with soy-based sauces, all without any dairy in sight. The technique is just as satisfying as the flavor: a hard sear in coconut oil builds a gorgeous golden crust, then the oven finishes the job gently so the chops stay juicy all the way through. While the meat rests, the reserved marinade gets reduced into a glossy glaze that you spoon right over the top — it's the kind of finishing move that makes a home-cooked dinner feel restaurant-worthy. Scallions and fresh cilantro scattered over the top add brightness and a little color that makes the whole plate pop. Whether you're navigating a dairy-free lifestyle or just looking for a recipe that punches well above its ingredient list, this one is genuinely hard to resist.
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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
- 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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