Caffeine Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Savory, sweet, and deeply satisfying, these bone-in pork chops are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more special than the effort involved. A rub of turmeric and ginger gives the meat a warm, aromatic crust before it hits a hot skillet, and the sear that follows builds the kind of golden fond that makes a pan sauce sing. The glaze comes together with pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth — nothing hidden, nothing processed, and absolutely nothing that would sneak caffeine into your evening meal. That matters more than you might think, since sauces and marinades are often where unexpected ingredients creep in. Thinly sliced garlic blooms in the drippings before the liquids go in, and fresh thyme ties everything together with a herby brightness that keeps the sweetness from going over the top. The chops finish right in the glaze, soaking up every bit of that sticky, tangy reduction as it thickens around them. Spoon it all over the top at the table and you've got a plate that looks and tastes like you really put in the work.
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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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