Caffeine Free Honey Garlic Pork Chops
These golden, saucy pork chops are the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. A quick rub of turmeric, ginger, and sea salt gives the meat a warm, aromatic crust before it ever hits the pan, and the sear in coconut oil builds that deep, caramelized color that makes everything taste better. The real magic happens in the sauce — sliced garlic, honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth come together into something sticky, savory, and just a little tangy, thickened with arrowroot starch until it clings to every bite. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce here, bringing that umami depth without any of the ingredients you might be avoiding, and the whole sauce is naturally free of coffee, tea, or any other stimulant-containing additions. Returning the chops to the pan to finish cooking means they soak up all that glossy sauce rather than sitting separately on a plate. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a bright pop of color and freshness that makes the whole dish feel a little more special. This one is genuinely hard to mess up and even harder not to go back for seconds.
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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)
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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