Lupin Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
These pork chops hit that perfect sweet-savory balance that makes a weeknight dinner feel genuinely special. A quick rub of turmeric and ginger gives the meat a warm, aromatic depth before it even hits the pan, and the hard sear in coconut oil builds a gorgeous golden crust that locks in all the juices. The real magic happens when maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth go into the skillet together — those browned bits lift right off the bottom and fold into a glossy, tangy glaze that thickens beautifully around the chops as they finish cooking. Sliced garlic and fresh thyme round everything out with savory, herby notes that keep the sweetness from going overboard. Lupin flour and lupin-based fillers have quietly crept into a surprising number of spice blends, broths, and sauces, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. The whole dish comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy dinner. Spoon that glossy glaze generously over the top and scatter on a few fresh thyme leaves — it looks like something from a restaurant menu.
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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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