Cinnamon-Smoked Pork & Apple Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A sweet-savory Whole30 stew with tender pork, crisp apples, and a hint of cinnamon, simmered to perfection. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 170 minutes pairs pork shoulder, medium apples, large onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.25 lbs pork shoulder
• 2 medium apples
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 4 cups chicken bone broth
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Trim 1.25 lbs pork shoulder of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes. Season evenly with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork in batches for 3 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Dice 2 medium apples (peeled and cored) and 1 large onion into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely mince 2 cloves garlic.
4. Step 4: Add apples, onion, and garlic to the pot and cook for 4 minutes until onions are translucent and apples start to soften.
5. Step 5: Return pork to the pot, add 4 cups chicken bone broth, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp coconut aminos. Bring to a gentle simmer (180°F), then cover and cook on low for 2.5 hours until pork is tender and falls apart.