Sesame 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 unexpected pairing, but together they create a stew that is deeply savory, gently sweet, and impossibly comforting. The pork gets seared until golden brown before a long, slow simmer in bone broth, which means the meat turns fall-apart tender and soaks up every bit of flavor from the aromatics. Fresh ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon layer in warmth without overwhelming the dish — it tastes complex but comes together in one pot with straightforward technique. For anyone navigating a sesame allergy or sensitivity, this kind of hearty stew can feel like a minefield when ordering out or reaching for a store-bought option. Here, every single ingredient is naturally free of sesame — no tahini, no sesame oil, no hidden seed blends — so you can cook and serve with total confidence. The coconut oil does the heavy lifting as the cooking fat, and apple cider vinegar adds a bright, tangy finish that ties the whole bowl together. Scatter some fresh parsley on top before serving and you have a meal 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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