Citrus Free Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Sticky, golden, and deeply savory, these honey garlic pork chops deliver serious restaurant-level flavor from a single skillet. The sauce comes together with honey, coconut aminos, bone broth, and a touch of apple cider vinegar — no citrus juice or zest anywhere in sight, which makes this a genuinely safe pick when you need to avoid anything from the citrus family. A warm spice rub of turmeric and ginger gives the chops a beautiful crust before they ever hit the sauce, and that sear locks in all the juices. The arrowroot starch pulls the sauce into a glossy, clingy glaze that coats every bite without any thickeners you'd need to second-guess. Bone-in chops braise right in the pan at the end, so they finish tender and stay moist all the way through. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things bright without relying on citrus for that lift. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you tried much harder than you actually did.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!