Whole 30 Rosemary-Garlic Pork Chops
Juicy, golden-seared pork chops with a fragrant garlic-rosemary pan sauce — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. The chops get a quick rub of sea salt, turmeric, and ginger before hitting a hot skillet, building a deep, caramelized crust that locks in all the flavor. Coconut oil does the heavy lifting in the pan, and the sauce comes together with bone broth and apple cider vinegar, both of which are completely compliant and easy to source clean. What makes this dish so satisfying on a reset is that the richness comes entirely from real-food ingredients — no butter, no wine, no workarounds needed. The pan sauce reduces into something silky and savory, clinging to every chop and making the plate look like it came out of a restaurant kitchen. Thinly sliced garlic toasted in the rendered fat is the kind of small step that pays off enormously in depth and aroma. Finish with a scatter of fresh rosemary and you have a meal that genuinely does not feel like it's missing anything.
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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
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, and ginger. 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 4–5 minutes, until the underside is deep golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
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