Turmeric 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 like you put in way more effort than you actually did. The coating uses almond flour and tapioca starch to deliver a genuinely crunchy crust that holds up beautifully in the pan, no breadcrumbs or grain-based fillers needed. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder give the crust real depth, while avocado oil in a hot skillet locks in that satisfying crunch on both sides. The slaw is the perfect counterpoint — shredded cabbage, julienned Granny Smith apple, and carrot tossed in a honey and apple cider vinegar dressing that's refreshing, a little sweet, and just acidic enough to cut through the richness of the pork. Everything in this recipe is naturally free of turmeric, so there's no need to swap or substitute a single thing — just cook it as written. Letting the slaw sit while the chops cook is a small step that makes a big difference, softening the cabbage just enough and letting the flavors come together. Serve it all up straight from the skillet and you've got a complete, satisfying plate that feels anything but restrictive.
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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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