Seed Oil Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Pork shoulder and tart Granny Smith apples might sound like an unlikely pairing, but together they create a deeply savory, subtly sweet stew that tastes like it's been perfected over generations. The pork gets seared in coconut oil until genuinely golden, building the kind of rich, caramelized fond that makes a braise worth eating. From there, aromatics like fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in warmth without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the apples and carrots. Bone broth forms the backbone of the liquid, giving the finished stew a silky, full-bodied quality that vegetable stock simply can't match. Because every fat in this recipe comes from coconut oil and the pork itself, there's no need to scrutinize labels for canola, soybean, or sunflower oil hiding in the base — it's clean from the first sear to the last spoonful. After a long, low simmer, the pork becomes fork-tender and practically melts into the broth alongside the softened apple chunks and vegetables. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that's hearty, nourishing, and genuinely hard to stop eating.

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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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