Artificial Flavors Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
These pan-seared pork chops hit that perfect sweet-savory balance that makes weeknight dinners feel genuinely special. The glaze comes together from pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth — real, recognizable ingredients that build deep flavor without a drop of anything synthetic. Turmeric and ginger in the dry rub add warmth and a gorgeous golden crust, while the sear in coconut oil locks in all those juices before the glaze even enters the picture. Sliced garlic blooms in the pan drippings, and fresh thyme sprigs simmer right alongside the chops, so every element of the flavor is coming from an actual whole ingredient you can point to on the counter. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid the vague "natural and artificial flavors" line that shows up on so many bottled sauces and seasoning blends. The glaze reduces into something glossy and spoon-coating, clinging to each chop in a way that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Finish with a scatter of fresh thyme leaves and you've got a plate that's as beautiful as it is clean.
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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
- 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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