Emulsifier Free Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Sticky, glossy, and deeply savory, these honey garlic pork chops deliver the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. A quick rub of turmeric and ginger gives the chops a warm, aromatic crust before they hit the pan, and the sear locks in all that flavor before the real magic happens. The sauce comes together from honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, bone broth, and a touch of arrowroot starch — every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, with no hidden additives or synthetic stabilizers to worry about. Coconut aminos does the heavy lifting that soy sauce usually would, bringing that deep umami richness without any of the processed extras that show up in conventional condiments. Arrowroot starch thickens the sauce beautifully without the need for any emulsifier-laden shortcuts, so what you get is a naturally glossy, clingy glaze that coats every bite. The sliced garlic softens and turns golden right in the pan drippings, adding a mellow sweetness that rounds out the whole dish. Scatter a little fresh parsley on top and serve straight from the skillet — it's the kind of meal that looks like it came from a restaurant and tastes even better.
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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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