Oats Free Honey Garlic Pork Chops
These golden, saucy pork chops are the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. A quick rub of turmeric, ginger, and sea salt gives each chop a warm, aromatic crust before it ever hits the pan, and the honey garlic sauce that follows is deeply savory, slightly sweet, and absolutely spoonable. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that rich umami depth without any grain-based ingredients, while arrowroot starch thickens the sauce to a glossy, clingy consistency that coats every bite. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, so cleanup is minimal and the browned bits from the sear get folded right into the sauce for extra flavor. Whether you're navigating a grain-free lifestyle or simply avoiding anything oat-derived, this recipe is completely clean — no hidden fillers, no starchy thickeners to second-guess, just straightforward whole-food ingredients. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and let the pan do the talking.
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!