Nitrate & Nitrite Free Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Pork chops done right are one of the most satisfying weeknight dinners you can put on the table, and this version delivers with a glossy, sweet-savory sauce that clings to every bite. The seasoning blend of turmeric and ginger gives the meat a warm, aromatic depth before it even hits the pan, and that hard sear in coconut oil builds a golden crust worth showing off. What makes this recipe especially smart is the sauce — honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth come together with a touch of arrowroot starch to create something rich and restaurant-worthy without a single processed shortcut. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for conventional soy sauce, which often carries additives you'd rather avoid, and every other ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The garlic gets its own moment in the pan, turning fragrant and just golden before the sauce goes in, which means the flavor is layered rather than flat. Finishing the chops directly in the simmering sauce keeps them juicy all the way through and ensures every slice is coated in that sticky, glossy glaze. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole plate and makes it look like you tried a lot harder than you did.
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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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