Lactose Free Rosemary Apple Pork Chops
Savory, a little sweet, and deeply aromatic, 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 warm spice rub of turmeric and ginger before hitting a hot pan of coconut oil, building a gorgeous golden crust that sets the tone for everything that follows. Thinly sliced apples soften into the pan drippings alongside garlic and fresh rosemary, then bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey come together into a glossy, slightly tangy sauce that finishes the chops low and slow. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing — it just works as written. The apple slices practically melt into the sauce, making each bite of pork tender, fragrant, and balanced between savory and subtly sweet. Spooned straight from the skillet with a scatter of fresh rosemary on top, this one looks like something you'd order at a restaurant and tastes even better.
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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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