Pistachio 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 it takes. The coating comes together with almond flour, tapioca starch, and a blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, delivering a satisfying crunch without a single grain or legume in sight. Searing the chops in avocado oil over medium-high heat locks in that deep golden crust, and resting them briefly on a wire rack keeps every bite crisp rather than soggy. The slaw is where the magic really happens — shredded cabbage, julienned Granny Smith apple, and carrot get tossed in a honey and apple cider vinegar dressing that's sweet, sharp, and refreshing all at once. It balances the richness of the pork perfectly and comes together while the chops rest, so nothing sits around waiting. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts like pistachios, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about sneaky additions in a store-bought coating mix. This is clean, whole-food cooking that genuinely delivers on flavor.
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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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