AIP Friendly Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Bone-in pork chops seared to a deep golden crust, then finished in a glossy pan sauce of maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more special than the effort involved. The glaze builds in layers, picking up the fragrant garlic and fresh thyme along with all those caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan, so every spoonful is rich and complex. Turmeric and ginger in the dry rub add warmth and a subtle earthiness that plays beautifully against the sweet-tart glaze without relying on any nightshades or seed-based spices. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, finding a recipe where the flavor payoff is genuinely impressive — not just "compliant enough" — can feel rare, and this one delivers. The whole thing comes together in a single skillet, serves four, and rests right in the pan so the chops stay juicy all the way to the table. Spoon the reduced glaze generously over the top and finish with a scatter of fresh thyme leaves for a plate that looks like it came out of a proper restaurant kitchen.
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4 servings
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick, 6–8 oz each)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
For the glaze
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~2 1/4 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid pure maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup bone broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, for serving (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. Flip and sear the second side for 3 minutes.
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