Pecan Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Pork Chops
These pork chops are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. The marinade layers coconut aminos, fresh grated ginger, garlic, honey, and a touch of turmeric into something deeply savory and just a little sweet — and then you reduce a portion of it into a glossy glaze that gets spooned right over the finished chops. The sear-then-roast method gives you that gorgeous golden crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and perfectly cooked to 145°F. Because the ingredient list is built entirely around whole, straightforward pantry staples, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based oils or cross-contact from processed sauces. Coconut aminos do a lot of heavy lifting here, bringing that umami depth you'd expect from a soy-based marinade without any of the usual concerns. A scatter of fresh scallions and cilantro at the end keeps things bright and a little herbaceous. This one is genuinely easy to pull off on a busy evening, and the flavor payoff is absolutely worth it.
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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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