Brazil Nut 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 looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. The coating uses almond flour and tapioca starch to deliver a genuinely crunchy crust that holds up beautifully in the pan, no breadcrumbs required. Avocado oil and medium-high heat are the keys to that deep golden color, and letting the chops cook undisturbed means the crust releases cleanly instead of tearing. While the pork rests, the slaw — shredded cabbage, julienned Granny Smith apple, and carrot tossed in a honey-apple cider vinegar dressing — finishes softening into something crisp, sweet, and just a little tart. That contrast of textures and flavors against the smoky, garlicky pork is genuinely hard to beat. Every ingredient here is naturally whole-food and grain-free, so it fits a paleo approach without any substitutions or workarounds. It's the kind of plate that converts skeptics and satisfies everyone at the table.
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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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