Legume Free Rosemary Apple Pork Chops
Savory, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this skillet dinner brings together bone-in pork chops, tender caramelized apples, and a glossy pan sauce built from bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey. The combination of turmeric and ginger in the spice rub gives the chops a warm, earthy depth that plays beautifully against the sweetness of Honeycrisp or Fuji apple slices. Coconut oil gets the sear going strong, locking in a gorgeous golden crust before the chops finish low and slow right in the sauce — no dry pork here. Every single ingredient is naturally free of beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. The pan sauce comes together quickly as the broth reduces, picking up all those caramelized bits from the bottom of the skillet for a rich, restaurant-worthy finish. Fresh rosemary ties the whole dish together with an herby, aromatic note that makes the kitchen smell incredible. Serve it straight from the skillet 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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