Dairy Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Pork and apple stew is the kind of cold-weather comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your rotation — deeply savory, gently sweet, and fragrant with warm spices. Coconut oil stands in for butter at every stage, from searing the pork shoulder to softening the aromatics, so the richness you expect from a slow-cooked stew is fully intact without a drop of dairy. Granny Smith apples bring a bright tartness that balances the earthy turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon beautifully, while bone broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar build a broth that tastes like it simmered all day — because it did. The long, low simmer is what transforms the pork shoulder into something fork-tender and almost silky, with the carrots and celery soaking up all that spiced, apple-laced liquid along the way. Fresh ginger and garlic bloom early in the pot, laying down an aromatic base that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. A handful of chopped parsley stirred in at the end adds a pop of color and freshness that ties everything together. This is a one-pot meal that happens to be completely free of dairy by design, not compromise.

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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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