Soy Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Pork Chops
These pork chops deliver serious restaurant-level flavor with a marinade built around coconut aminos — the ingredient that makes this whole dish work without a drop of soy sauce. Coconut aminos bring that same savory, slightly sweet depth you'd expect from a soy-based marinade, so you're not sacrificing anything in the flavor department. Fresh ginger, garlic, honey, and a touch of turmeric round out the marinade into something genuinely complex, and reserving a portion to reduce into a glossy glaze at the end is a smart move that pays off big. The sear-then-roast method gives you a deeply golden crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and perfectly cooked to 145°F. Resting the chops before spooning on that warm, thickened glaze means every bite is tender and coated in sticky, fragrant goodness. A scatter of fresh scallions and cilantro on top adds a bright, herby finish that makes the whole plate look as good as it tastes. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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