Pecan Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops
These pork chops hit every note you want from a weeknight dinner — savory, a little sweet, and deeply satisfying. The spice rub of turmeric and ginger gives the meat a warm, aromatic crust before it even touches the pan, and a hard sear in coconut oil locks in all that flavor. Then comes the glaze: pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, bone broth, and fresh thyme all come together in the same skillet, picking up every last bit of those caramelized pan drippings. The result is a sticky, glossy sauce that clings to the chops and tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. Tree nut allergies and sensitivities can make rich, restaurant-style glazes feel off-limits when you're unsure what's been added for texture or depth — but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Finishing with a rest right in the pan lets the chops soak up even more of that reduced glaze before they hit the plate. A scatter of fresh thyme on top makes it look genuinely impressive for something this simple.
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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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