Walnut 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 way more impressive than the effort involved. The coating uses almond flour and tapioca starch instead of breadcrumbs, giving each chop a genuinely crunchy crust that holds up beautifully in the pan without a single grain of wheat or any tree nuts beyond almond. Searing in avocado oil over medium-high heat is the move here — you get that deep, caramelized crust that makes the whole dish sing. While the chops rest, the slaw of shredded cabbage, Granny Smith apple, and carrot comes together in a honey-apple cider vinegar dressing that's refreshing and just a little sweet. The contrast between the hot, savory pork and the cool, crisp slaw on the same plate is genuinely hard to beat. Everything is made from whole, recognizable ingredients, so you never have to second-guess a label or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your meal. It's a complete, satisfying plate that proves clean eating doesn't have to mean boring eating.
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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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