Mustard Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Pork stew is one of those deeply satisfying cold-weather dishes that deserves a permanent spot in your rotation, and this version delivers serious comfort with a clever twist. Granny Smith apples bring a gentle tartness that balances the richness of slow-braised pork shoulder, while warm spices like turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon give the broth a subtle, aromatic depth you won't find in a standard stew. The whole thing comes together in a Dutch oven with bone broth, fresh ginger, and a splash of apple cider vinegar — ingredients that are naturally free of mustard in any form, so there's no label-reading anxiety here. Many store-bought broths, spice blends, and condiments sneak mustard in as a thickener or flavor booster, but every component in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify. Searing the pork in batches before the long, low simmer is the move that takes this from good to genuinely great — you get that deep golden crust and all the fond that makes the broth taste like it's been going for days. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, it's the kind of bowl that looks as good as it tastes.

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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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