Spiced Pork and Apple Skillet Hash

I absolutely love this Spiced Pork and Apple Skillet Hash because it's a fantastic way to get a delicious, comforting meal on the table with minimal fuss. The combination of savory pork with sweet, tart apples, all brought together by warm spices, is just divine. It looks and smells incredible, and honestly, it’s so straightforward that even if you’re new to cooking, you’ll nail this one.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and diced
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Pat the pork cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork cubes to the hot skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
6. Stir in the diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften.
7. Return the seared pork to the skillet. Stir everything together and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
8. Continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the apples are tender but not mushy.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.