Artificial Flavors Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Artificial Flavors Free Pork and Apple Stew

There is something deeply satisfying about a stew that smells like it has been cooking all day — warm spices, tender meat, and just a hint of sweetness from the fruit. This one layers fresh ginger, ground turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon over seared pork shoulder, letting everything mellow together in bone broth until the meat practically falls apart. The Granny Smith apples dissolve into the broth as it simmers, adding a gentle tartness that balances the richness of the pork beautifully. Every single flavor in the pot comes from a real, whole ingredient — fresh herbs, whole spices, and vegetables you can actually see — so there is nothing synthetic hiding in the background. That matters more than people realize, because a lot of packaged broths and seasoning blends sneak in artificial flavor compounds that are easy to miss on a label. Here, the depth comes entirely from proper searing technique, aromatics, and a long, low simmer. Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley and you have a bowl that is as clean as it is comforting.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
2 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups bone broth
1 cup water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the pork cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp salt.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the pork in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until deep golden brown on at least two sides. Transfer the seared pork to a plate and set aside.

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