Rosemary-Pepper Pork and Apple Sausage Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Savory pork sausage and sweet apples simmered with rosemary in a simple pan sauce, ideal for a quick, flavorful dinner. This French-inspired one-pot recipe (whole30), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork sausage, apples, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 lb, compliant (no sugar) pork sausage
• 2 medium, cored and diced apples
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 sprigs, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork sausage and cook until browned and cooked through (8 minutes), breaking into small pieces with a spoon.
2. Step 2: Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in diced apples, chopped rosemary, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt.
3. Step 3: Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes until apples are tender and sauce has reduced slightly.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.