Brazil Nut Free Rosemary Apple Pork Chops
Savory, fragrant, and just a little bit sweet, this skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. Bone-in pork chops get a golden sear in coconut oil before simmering in a pan sauce built from tender apple slices, garlic, fresh rosemary, bone broth, and a touch of honey — every ingredient pulling its weight. The turmeric and ginger rub adds warmth and depth without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the apples, and the apple cider vinegar keeps the whole sauce bright and balanced. Nuts of any kind — including the ones that tend to sneak into spice blends, specialty broths, or finishing oils — simply aren't part of this recipe, so you can cook with complete confidence. The technique of resting the chops right in the sauce means they stay juicy and soak up every bit of that rosemary-apple goodness before hitting the plate. Serve straight from the skillet for a rustic, crowd-pleasing presentation that looks like you spent way more time than you did.
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4 servings
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about ¾ inch thick, 6–8 oz each)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 cup bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
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For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, turmeric, and ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each chop.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork chops in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 3 minutes. Transfer the chops to a plate and set aside — they will finish cooking in the sauce.
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