Lactose Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Cozy, deeply savory, and just a little bit sweet, this pork and apple stew is the kind of one-pot meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Pork shoulder gets seared in coconut oil until golden brown, then slow-simmered with Granny Smith apples, carrots, celery, and bone broth until everything is fall-apart tender and the flavors have melted together beautifully. Fresh ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon give the broth a warm, aromatic depth that feels almost exotic without being fussy. The entire recipe is built on whole, naturally dairy-free ingredients — no swaps needed, no cream to leave out, nothing to second-guess at the grocery store. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the richness of the pork and keeps the stew from feeling heavy, while the apples practically dissolve into the broth, adding a gentle sweetness that balances the savory base. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience — that long, low simmer is what transforms a humble cut of meat into something genuinely special. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.

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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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