Nitrate & Nitrite Free Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.5

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Nitrate & Nitrite Free Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Ground turkey is the star here, and it earns its place — cooked through in coconut oil until golden and crumbly, then reunited with a pan sauce that's genuinely worth scraping the skillet for. Sliced apples, fresh sage, and warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger give this dish a cozy, slightly sweet depth that feels far more special than a weeknight dinner has any right to be. A splash of bone broth and apple cider vinegar pull everything together into a glossy, savory-sweet sauce that clings to every bite. For anyone navigating preserved meats and cured products at the grocery store, a simple ground turkey skillet like this is a breath of fresh air — no deli counter, no questionable additives, just clean ingredients you can read at a glance. The whole dish comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, it's bright, warming, and satisfying in a way that feels both nourishing and genuinely delicious. Serve it straight from the skillet and let everyone dig in.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground turkey
2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
¾ cup bone broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into large crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reads 165°F (74°C), about 7–9 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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