Skillet Pork Chops with Soft Apples and Cabbage
Golden seared pork chops on sweet-tart apples and silky cabbage, all cooked in one skillet.
- 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
- Kid-friendly
- One pan
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork loin chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ green cabbage, shredded
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Method
- Season the chops and sear in olive oil until deeply golden.6 min timer
- Lift the chops out and wilt the cabbage with the garlic.6 min timer
- Add the apples, vinegar, thyme and a splash of water, then return the chops.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Cover and cook until the chops are tender and the apples collapsing.8 min timer
- Rest the chops a few minutes, then pile the cabbage and apples alongside.3 min timer
Kids’ plate: Pork Strips and Apple Smiles
On the plate: Plain pork strips, soft cabbage and tender apple slices.
Make it a game: Lay the apple slices on the plate as smiles and see how many the pork strips can balance on top.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Apple, thyme and vinegar sweeten the pan instead of any soy or sugar.
- Gluten-free: A plain sear and pan sauce, no flour or breadcrumbs needed.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil sear with fruit and cabbage instead of a sugary glaze.
- Kid (4–12): Sweet apple and mild pork strips with no heat in the pan.
- Toddler (1–3): Everything cooks down soft — pork, cabbage and apple all mash easily.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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