Citrus Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
These pork chops hit every note you want from a weeknight dinner — deeply savory, a little sweet, and finished with a glossy pan glaze that looks like it took way more effort than it did. The seasoning blend of turmeric and ginger gives the meat a warm, aromatic crust before it ever hits the glaze, which means flavor is built in layers from the very first step. Citrus is one of those ingredients that sneaks into marinades and glazes constantly, so it's genuinely refreshing to find a recipe that delivers this much brightness and depth without a drop of lemon or orange anywhere in sight. Apple cider vinegar does the heavy lifting here — it brings just enough tang to balance the maple syrup and bone broth without tipping into anything sharp or overpowering. The pan sauce practically makes itself once you scrape up those golden bits and let everything simmer down into something thick and spoonable. Bone-in chops stay juicy through the process, and that final three-minute rest in the pan means every bite is tender and coated in glaze right to the bone. Fresh thyme scattered over the top at the end keeps things feeling light and a little elegant, even on a Tuesday.
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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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