Pregnancy Friendly Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Juicy, golden-seared pork chops bathed in a sticky honey garlic sauce — this is the kind of satisfying, nourishing dinner that feels indulgent without a single ingredient you need to second-guess. Pork is a great source of protein and B vitamins, and cooking it to a precise 145°F internal temperature means you can enjoy every bite with complete confidence, which matters a lot when you're eating for two. The sauce comes together with coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, keeping things clean and free from additives that can sneak into bottled condiments, while bone broth adds a quiet depth that makes the whole pan smell incredible. Turmeric and ginger bring gentle warmth to the seasoning rub, and both have long been appreciated for their soothing properties — a nice bonus when your body is working overtime. The arrowroot-thickened glaze clings beautifully to the meat, so every forkful is coated in that sweet, savory, garlicky goodness. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole plate and makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. This one is genuinely easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to feel like a treat.
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4 servings
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about ¾ inch thick, 6–8 oz each)
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 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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