Peanut Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
These pork chops hit that perfect sweet-savory note that makes a weeknight dinner feel genuinely special. A quick rub of turmeric and ginger gives the meat a warm, aromatic backbone before it ever 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 — the sauce picks up every caramelized bit from the bottom of the pan and reduces into a glossy, tangy-sweet glaze that clings beautifully to each chop. Thinly sliced garlic and fresh thyme round out the flavor in a way that feels almost restaurant-worthy with very little effort. Every ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, confident cooking. Finishing with a three-minute rest in the pan lets the glaze settle into the meat, so every bite is juicy and deeply flavored all the way through. Scatter a few fresh thyme leaves on top before serving and this one looks as good as it tastes.
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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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