Turkey Free Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Juicy, golden-seared pork chops glazed in a sticky honey garlic sauce — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you really tried. The chops get a quick rub of turmeric and ginger before hitting a hot skillet, building a deep, caramelized crust that locks in all the good stuff. From there, a sauce of honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth comes together in the same pan, picking up every last bit of flavor from the sear. Arrowroot starch thickens it beautifully without any fuss, so the glaze clings to every bite the way a great sauce should. Because the whole dish is built around pork and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden poultry-based broths or additives — the ingredient list is clean and straightforward. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and you've got a restaurant-worthy plate that came together entirely on your stovetop.
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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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