This Pork Chops with Spicy Cucumber Salad recipe is the perfect balance of bold, savory flavor and refreshing crunch. Juicy, pan-seared pork chops are glazed in a sticky-sweet sauce made with coconut aminos, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic — creating a rich umami profile with just the right touch of heat and tang.
Paired with a crisp and cooling Spicy Cucumber Salad, this dish hits all the right notes: protein-packed, vibrant, and satisfying without being heavy. It’s a great option for a weeknight dinner that feels a little special, without requiring a ton of time in the kitchen.
Quick to cook and big on flavor, this combo brings together sweet, salty, and spicy in the best way — and might just become a go-to favorite in your meal rotation.
Recipe
How to Prepare
In a small bowl, mix ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, honey, water, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the pork chops dry and season them with salt and black pepper.
Sear the pork chops for 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove them from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
Pour in the glaze mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring until slightly thickened.
Return pork chops to the pan and coat in the glaze. Remove from heat.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with Spicy Cucumber Salad.
