MSG Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
Pork chops that are both deeply flavorful and completely free of hidden additives can feel like a tall order, but this skillet recipe pulls it off beautifully. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, bone broth, fresh thyme, and a warm spice rub of turmeric and ginger — so there's no guessing what's actually on your plate. The technique is straightforward: a hard sear in coconut oil builds a gorgeous golden crust, then the glaze comes together right in the same pan, picking up all those caramelized bits for extra depth. Thinly sliced garlic softens and turns golden in the drippings before the liquids go in, and the whole thing reduces into a sticky, tangy-sweet coating that clings to every inch of the chop. Simmering the chops back in that glaze keeps the meat juicy while the sauce thickens to a glossy finish. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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