Xanthan Gum Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

Sticky, tangy, and deeply savory, these glazed pork chops hit every note you want from a weeknight dinner that still feels a little special. The glaze comes together entirely from pantry staples — pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, bone broth, and fresh thyme — so there's no need for any packaged sauces or thickeners that might sneak in unwanted additives. That's the beauty of this recipe: the glaze reduces naturally in the pan until it's glossy and spoon-coating without a single stabilizer or gum in sight. A quick rub of turmeric and ginger gives the chops a warm, aromatic crust before they hit the hot coconut oil, and that sear is what builds the flavor foundation everything else is built on. Scraping up those browned bits when the liquid goes in is the move that makes the whole dish taste like it took far more effort than it did. Finishing the chops right in the simmering glaze means every bite is lacquered in that sweet-tart reduction, and a scatter of fresh thyme at the end keeps things bright. It's the kind of clean, ingredient-forward cooking that proves you don't need anything fancy to get a truly restaurant-worthy result on the table.

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