Brazil Nut Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Cozy, warming, and deeply satisfying, this pork and apple stew is the kind of one-pot meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Pork shoulder gets seared until deeply golden, then slow-simmered with Granny Smith apples, carrots, celery, and bone broth until everything is meltingly tender and the flavors have had time to really come together. A touch of turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and apple cider vinegar gives the broth a subtle complexity that goes way beyond your average weeknight stew. The apple chunks soften into the liquid and add a gentle tartness that balances the richness of the pork beautifully. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your bowl. Fresh thyme and rosemary do the heavy lifting on aromatics, and a scatter of parsley at the end brightens the whole dish just before serving. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience — the longer simmer is absolutely 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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