Artificial Food Coloring Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Artificial Food Coloring Free Pork and Apple Stew

Slow-cooked pork shoulder and tart Granny Smith apples are a match made in comfort-food heaven, and this stew delivers that combination in the most satisfying way. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh vegetables, bone broth, real spices, and herbs straight from the stem — so there's nothing synthetic hiding in the pot. That matters more than people realize, since packaged stews and seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in dyes and artificial additives under vague label language. Here, turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon do all the color and warmth work naturally, giving the broth a gorgeous golden hue without a drop of anything artificial. The pork gets a proper sear first, building deep, caramelized flavor before the long, low simmer makes it fall-apart tender. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole thing at the end, balancing the richness of the coconut oil and bone broth beautifully. It's the kind of stew that tastes like it took all day — because it kind of did, and every minute is worth it.

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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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