Oats Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Pork Chops
These pork chops are bold, glossy, and packed with the kind of deep, savory-sweet flavor that makes a weeknight dinner feel genuinely special. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce, delivering that rich umami backbone without any grain-based ingredients sneaking into the mix — a real win when you're navigating labels at the grocery store. Fresh ginger and garlic go into the marinade alongside honey, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar, building layers of warmth and brightness that soak right into the meat. The technique here is what sets these apart: a hard sear in coconut oil locks in a gorgeous crust, then the oven finishes the job gently so the chops stay juicy all the way through. While the pork rests, the reserved marinade gets reduced into a sticky, spoonable glaze that ties everything together. A scatter of scallions and fresh cilantro on top adds color and a little lift right before serving. It's a clean, confident recipe that proves you don't need a long ingredient list to land something truly impressive on the table.
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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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