Rice Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Hearty, warming, and deeply satisfying, this pork and apple stew is the kind of one-pot meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Chunks of boneless pork shoulder are seared until golden, then slow-simmered with carrots, celery, and tart Granny Smith apples in a fragrant broth seasoned with turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger. The apple cider vinegar adds a subtle brightness that balances the richness of the pork beautifully, while fresh thyme and rosemary weave through the whole pot as it cooks low and slow. By the time the lid comes off, the meat is fork-tender and practically falling apart, and the broth has transformed into something silky and complex. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label — it just works as written. Coconut oil and bone broth keep the base clean and nourishing, and a handful of fresh parsley scattered on top at the end adds a little color and freshness. Ladle it straight into bowls for a complete, cozy meal that needs absolutely nothing else alongside 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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