Pork Free Apple & Sage Turkey Skillet

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.5

(16)

Sweet, savory, and warmly spiced, this skillet dinner brings together ground turkey, tender apple slices, and a fragrant blend of sage, thyme, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon in a way that feels both comforting and a little unexpected. The bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey reduce into a glossy pan sauce that ties everything together beautifully. Ground turkey does all the heavy lifting here, making it a naturally pork-free protein choice that doesn't require any substitutions or label-reading stress. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are the move — their natural sweetness holds up to the heat and caramelizes at the edges just enough to balance the earthy spices. Everything comes together in a single 12-inch skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying a genuinely satisfying weeknight meal. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps it bright and a little fancy without any extra effort.

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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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