Rice 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 gets its satisfying crunch from almond flour and tapioca starch, which means there's no breadcrumb or grain filler anywhere in sight. That makes this a natural fit for anyone avoiding rice and other grains without sacrificing the texture you'd expect from a classic breaded chop. The slaw is the real secret weapon here — shredded cabbage, julienned Granny Smith apple, and carrot get tossed in a honey-apple cider vinegar dressing that cuts right through the richness of the pork. Letting it sit while the chops cook gives the cabbage time to soften just enough and the flavors time to meld into something genuinely craveable. Cooking the chops in avocado oil over medium-high heat and leaving them undisturbed is what builds that deep, even crust — patience pays off big here. It's a complete, satisfying plate that proves grain-free eating doesn't mean settling for anything less than delicious.
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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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