Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Crispy Pork Chops with Apple Slaw
Crispy, golden pork chops paired with a bright, tangy apple slaw — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort required. The coating comes together with almond flour, tapioca starch, and a handful of real spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, so every bite delivers genuine flavor without a single synthetic shortcut. Avocado oil in a hot skillet gives the crust that deep, satisfying crunch you'd expect from a restaurant plate, while the slaw — built from shredded cabbage, Granny Smith apple, and carrot tossed in apple cider vinegar and honey — keeps things fresh and lively. One of the quiet wins here is knowing exactly what went into the food, since every ingredient is whole and recognizable with nothing hiding behind a vague "natural flavors" label. The slaw does double duty as both a side and a palate cleanser, its gentle sweetness and acidity cutting right through the richness of the pork. Let it sit for at least ten minutes while the chops cook and the flavors genuinely meld into something cohesive and bright. This is clean, crave-worthy cooking that doesn't ask you to compromise on taste to get there.
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4 servings
For the apple slaw
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 large granny smith apple, cored and julienned or coarsely grated
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
For the pork chops
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 6 oz each, ¾-inch thick)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Make the slaw dressing: in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined.
- 2
Add the shredded cabbage, apple, and carrot to the bowl and toss well to coat. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the pork chops — the cabbage will soften slightly and the flavors will meld.
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