Seeds Free Rosemary Apple Pork Chops
Savory, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, these bone-in pork chops are seared to a golden crust and finished in a pan sauce that smells absolutely incredible while it simmers. Thinly sliced apples soften into the broth alongside garlic and fresh rosemary, creating a sauce that's sweet, herby, and just a little tangy from the apple cider vinegar. The turmeric and ginger rub gives the chops a warm, earthy depth that plays beautifully against the brightness of the fruit. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from seeds, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Coconut oil handles the sear, bone broth builds the sauce, and a touch of honey rounds everything out without relying on any seed-derived oils or condiments that can sneak into similar recipes. Finishing the chops right in the pan sauce keeps them juicy and lets all those flavors meld together in the last few minutes of cooking. This is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually 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
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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