Shellfish Free Pork and Apple Stew

Total time2 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 40 min

4.6

(10)

Hearty, warming, and built around ingredients you can actually trust, this pork and apple stew is the kind of one-pot meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Bone-in pork shoulder gets seared to a deep golden crust before slow-simmering with Granny Smith apples, carrots, celery, and a fragrant blend of turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger — a combination that sounds unexpected but tastes completely right. The apples break down gently into the broth, adding a subtle tartness that balances the richness of the pork without making the dish taste sweet. A splash of apple cider vinegar and fresh thyme and rosemary round everything out, giving the stew a brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden seafood-derived additives that sometimes sneak into broths, seasonings, or pre-made sauces. The result is a deeply satisfying bowl that's as clean and unfussy as it is delicious. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a dinner that looks and tastes like you spent all day on it — even if your Dutch oven did most of the work.

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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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