
Pork chops deserve better than a sticky, overly sweet glaze loaded with cheap sweeteners, and this recipe delivers exactly that. Pure maple syrup and apple cider vinegar come together with bone broth to create a pan sauce that's tangy, savory, and just sweet enough — no corn syrup in sight. The chops get a fragrant rub of turmeric and ginger before hitting a hot skillet, building a deep golden crust that makes the whole dish look and taste like something from a serious restaurant kitchen. Sliced garlic blooms in the drippings before the glaze goes in, and all those browned bits lift right off the pan to add even more depth. Simmering the chops directly in the sauce lets everything meld together beautifully, and the final spoonful of glossy glaze over the top is genuinely hard to resist. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring a complicated ingredient list or a trip to a specialty store.
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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.
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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