Cinnamon Free Honey Garlic Pork Chops
These golden, saucy pork chops hit every note you want from a weeknight dinner — savory, sticky, and deeply satisfying without a single warming spice that could cause a problem. The seasoning blend of turmeric and ginger gives the meat a gorgeous color and subtle depth, and neither one contains cinnamon, so you can season confidently right from the start. A hard sear in coconut oil builds that irresistible caramelized crust before the real magic happens in the pan sauce. Sliced garlic, honey, coconut aminos, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together into a glossy, clinging glaze that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Arrowroot starch thickens everything naturally, and the bone broth adds a richness that makes the sauce feel almost restaurant-worthy. The chops finish right in the skillet, soaking up every bit of that sticky, garlicky goodness before you spoon even more over the top to serve. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on the plate and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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