Gut Friendly Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Juicy, golden-seared pork chops bathed in a sticky, savory-sweet sauce — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort required. The seasoning blend of turmeric and ginger does double duty here, adding warm, earthy depth while also bringing the anti-inflammatory credentials that make this dish genuinely supportive of a happy gut. Coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, keeping the flavor bold and umami-rich without the additives or gluten that can irritate a sensitive digestive system. Bone broth forms the backbone of the sauce, lending a silky body and a dose of collagen that your gut lining will thank you for. Apple cider vinegar adds a bright, tangy lift that balances the honey and helps round out the whole flavor profile. Arrowroot starch thickens everything into a glossy, clingy sauce without relying on cornstarch or flour, so the dish stays clean and easy to digest from start to finish. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a plate that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen — one that actually has your insides in mind.
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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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