Pork Free Pomegranate & Apple Herb Chutney
This jewel-toned chutney is the kind of condiment that makes everything around it look better — sweet-tart pomegranate arils, tender spiced apple, and a glossy honey-vinegar glaze that hits every note at once. Fresh ginger and warm cinnamon give it real depth, while the chopped mint stirred in off the heat keeps things bright and lively. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. The technique is simple: a gentle simmer to coax the apples into something syrupy and soft, then a quick fold-in of the pomegranate and herbs to preserve their color and texture. It's equally at home spooned over roasted lamb or chicken, tucked alongside a grain bowl, or set out on a cheese board where it will absolutely steal the show. Make a jar ahead of time and keep it in the fridge — the flavors deepen overnight and it's even better the next day.
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8 servings
- 2 medium apples (about 12 oz), peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 cup pomegranate arils (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced apple, apple cider vinegar, honey, shallot, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender when pierced with a fork and the liquid has reduced to a syrupy glaze that coats the back of a spoon, about 18–22 minutes. Watch the heat — if the mixture begins to stick or darken at the edges, lower it slightly.
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