Carrageenan Free Rosemary Apple Pork Chops
Savory, fragrant, and genuinely satisfying, these pork chops bring together golden-seared meat, tender caramelized apples, and a silky pan sauce that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. The seasoning blend of turmeric and ginger gives the chops a warm, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of Honeycrisp or Fuji apples. Carrageenan — a thickener commonly found in processed broths, deli meats, and even some packaged pork products — can be surprisingly hard to avoid, but this recipe keeps everything clean and whole-ingredient from start to finish. The sauce gets its body the old-fashioned way: a good sear, a splash of bone broth and apple cider vinegar, and a few minutes of simmering to reduce everything into something glossy and rich. Fresh rosemary sprigs steep right in the pan, perfuming the whole dish without any extracts or additives to worry about. Finishing the chops low and slow in the sauce ensures they stay juicy all the way through, and that final rest in the pan lets every last bit of flavor settle in before serving.
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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
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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