Artificial Food Coloring 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 is built from almond flour and tapioca starch, which means every ingredient pulling it together is completely whole-food and free from the synthetic dyes that sneak into so many packaged breadcrumbs and spice blends. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder do all the heavy lifting on flavor, so there's no need to reach for anything processed or artificially enhanced. The slaw is equally clean — shredded cabbage, julienned Granny Smith apple, and carrot tossed in a simple honey-and-apple-cider-vinegar dressing that tastes genuinely vibrant without a drop of anything artificial. Cooking the chops in avocado oil over medium-high heat gives you that deep, crackling crust that's hard to believe comes from a grain-free coating. Resting the pork for a few minutes before serving keeps every bite juicy inside while the exterior stays satisfyingly crisp. It's a complete, colorful plate that proves eating without artificial additives doesn't mean sacrificing any of the good stuff.
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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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