Gut Friendly Paleo Crispy Pork Chops with Apple Slaw
Crispy, golden pork chops paired with a bright, tangy apple slaw — this is comfort food that actually loves you back. The coating skips conventional breadcrumbs entirely, using almond flour and tapioca starch instead to deliver a genuinely crunchy crust that holds up beautifully in the pan. Avocado oil brings the heat without any of the inflammatory baggage that comes with heavily processed cooking oils, making it a smart choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their meals. The slaw is where things really sing — shredded cabbage, julienned Granny Smith apple, and carrot get tossed in a simple apple cider vinegar and honey dressing that softens and mellows as it sits, creating something fresh and lively that cuts right through the richness of the pork. Every ingredient here is whole, recognizable, and easy on the digestive system, with no grains, gluten, or gut-disrupting additives hiding anywhere in the recipe. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent on the plate but leaves you feeling genuinely good afterward — which is exactly the point.
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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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