Dairy Free Rosemary Apple Pork Chops
Savory, fragrant, and built around a pan sauce that practically makes itself, this skillet dinner is the kind of weeknight meal that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Bone-in pork chops get a golden sear in coconut oil before nestling back into a glossy broth with tender caramelized apples, garlic, and fresh rosemary — no butter, no cream, nothing that needs to be swapped out or substituted. The bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey do all the heavy lifting, reducing into a sauce that's savory, slightly sweet, and deeply aromatic. Turmeric and ginger in the spice rub add a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the fruity apple slices, making every bite feel balanced and intentional. Because the whole dish comes together in a single skillet, you get maximum flavor with minimal cleanup — and the pan drippings make the sauce even richer as the chops finish cooking low and slow. Serve it straight from the skillet with a scatter of fresh rosemary and let the sauce do the talking.
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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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