MSG Free Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Sticky, golden, and deeply savory, these honey garlic pork chops hit every note you want from a weeknight dinner without a single ingredient that doesn't belong there. The sauce gets its umami depth from coconut aminos, which stand in beautifully for soy sauce and carry none of the additives or flavor enhancers that make so many bottled condiments off-limits. Honey and apple cider vinegar balance each other out, while thinly sliced garlic toasted right in the pan adds a gentle, almost caramelized bite that makes the whole skillet smell incredible. Arrowroot starch thickens the sauce into something glossy and spoon-coating without any mystery starches or fillers. Searing the chops first and then finishing them in the sauce means the meat stays juicy and picks up every bit of flavor from the bottom of the pan. It's the kind of dish that looks and tastes like you put in serious effort, even though it all comes together in one skillet with straightforward, clean ingredients.
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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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