Rosemary Pork Skillet with Rutabaga and Tender Kale
Juicy pork loin sautéed with golden rutabaga cubes and tender kale, tossed in a bright rosemary and apple cider glaze.
- AIP
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Keto
- Low-GI
- Paleo
- One pan
- Quick
- Gluten-free dairy-free

Ingredients
- 600 g boneless pork loin chops, trimmed and cut into bite-sized strips
- 450 g rutabaga, peeled and diced into 1 cm cubes
- 150 g curly kale, stems removed, leaves roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup water
Method
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork strips and 0.5 teaspoon sea salt. Sauté until the pork is golden and reaches 145°F/63°C in the center, about 6 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate and let it rest for 3 minutes.6 min timer
- Add the remaining olive oil and diced rutabaga to the same skillet. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.3 min timer
- Add the water, cover the pan with a lid, and cook on medium-low heat until the rutabaga is fork-tender, about 10 minutes.10 min timer
- Uncover the skillet, increase heat to medium, and stir in the grated garlic, chopped rosemary, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon sea salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.1 min timer
- Add the kale and apple cider vinegar, tossing continuously until the kale is completely wilted and tender, about 3 minutes.3 min timer
- Return the pork strips and any accumulated resting juices to the pan, tossing gently to coat and heat through for 1 minute before serving.1 min timer
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Built on pork, rutabaga, and kale cooked in olive oil with fresh rosemary and garlic, keeping out nightshades, grains, seeds, dairy, and coconut.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Completely gluten-free and soy-free, seasoned naturally with fresh herbs and sea salt.
- Pregnant: Free from alcohol, unpasteurised foods, or high-mercury seafood.
- Toddler (1–3): Steamed rutabaga provides a soft texture alongside tender pork bites.
- Kid (4–12): Mild savory skillet with familiar tender meat and soft root vegetables.
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