Breastfeeding Friendly Honey Garlic Pork Chops
These golden, saucy pork chops are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but comes together in a single skillet with wholesome, straightforward ingredients. The chops get a warm spice rub of turmeric and ginger before hitting a hot pan, building a deep sear that locks in flavor and makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. A glossy honey garlic sauce — built right in the same pan with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth — finishes the job, clinging to every bite with just the right balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Bone broth adds a quiet richness to the sauce while also delivering nutrients that are especially supportive during the postpartum period, when your body is working overtime. Coconut aminos keep things soy-free, which matters when you're mindful about what you're putting into your body and passing along through breast milk. The arrowroot starch thickens the sauce naturally without any refined starches or additives you'd rather avoid. Scatter a little fresh parsley on top and bring it straight to the table — this one earns its place in the regular rotation.
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4 servings
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about ¾ inch thick, 6–8 oz each)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup bone broth
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Can be omittedfresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, turmeric, and ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each chop.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and releases easily from the pan.
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