Turkey Free Rosemary Apple Pork Chops
Savory, fragrant, and built around a skillet, this dish brings together bone-in pork chops, sweet apple slices, and fresh rosemary in a pan sauce that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. The turmeric and ginger rub gives the chops a warm, golden crust after a hard sear in coconut oil, and that fond left in the pan becomes the backbone of a glossy, slightly sweet sauce. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples soften into tender, caramelized slices that balance the savory depth of bone broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar. A touch of honey rounds everything out without tipping the dish into dessert territory. For anyone navigating a poultry-free kitchen, this is the kind of satisfying, hearty centerpiece that never feels like a compromise — it's genuinely craveable on its own terms. Everything finishes together in one pan, so the chops stay juicy and the sauce clings to every bite. Serve it straight from the skillet with the pan sauce spooned generously over the top.
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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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