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    Keto garlic butter pork chops

    Published: May 30, 2020 · Updated: May 5, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Keto garlic butter pork chops that are juicy and flavorful every single time. This is a healthy gluten-free low carb keto dinner recipe that’s delicious and easy-to-make.

    two baked pork chops garnished with baked garlic on a white parchment paper, pieces of chopped cilantro, pre-ground pepper and fresh garlic cloves are lying around.
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    Step by step directions

    Cooking any meat starts with seasoning it with salt; this recipe is no exception! We need to season our future garlic butter keto pork chops with salt on each side and refrigerate for from 30 mins up to 2 hours in a zip-lock bag or a glass/plastic container.

    When the time is up, start preheating your oven to 375F (190C) and take the pork chops out from the fridge.

    Then, melt the butter in a skillet (10-11-inch) over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, we’re going to add meat and season with extra salt (if needed), ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper, and dried rosemary. Fry pork chops on one side for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Then flip all the pieces to another side, season again, and fry for 2-3 mins again or until golden.

    Process 4 images collage picture on how to make garlic butter pork chops.

    When ready, it’s time for baking! Transfer the meat and the garlic with all juices from the skillet onto a baking tray lined with aluminum foil. Brush the pork chops with the melted butter and bake for 10-12 mins or until the internal temperature reaches 145F (63C).

    Finally, you can remove the baking tray from the oven and transfer the pork chops onto a clean plate to rest for 3-5 mins. Serve our juicy garlic butter low carb baked pork chops with fried and baked garlic (and extra butter, if desired).

    How to make it juicy

    It’s actually easy to make juicy pork chops if you follow a few simple rules.

    First, the thicker the pork chops, the better! Thin pork chops will most likely be completely cooked through or even overcooked after the browning stage, so there’s no point finishing off the meat in the oven. Therefore, you want to buy nice and thick bone-in pork chops for this recipe (around 1 ½inch or 3 cm thick).

    Make sure that your non-stick or cast-iron skillet is hot before starting to fry the pork. Our goal is to brown the meat, not cook it through.

    Temperature is the key! If you have a cooking thermometer, amazing! Cook the pork chops to an internal temperature of 145F (63C) followed by 3-5 mins of resting time for juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

    Two baked pork chops garnished with baked garlic on a white parchment paper, one pork chop is sliced.

    Serving ideas

    I’m all for the balance! Such a flavourful low carb pork chop recipe should be served, in my opinion, with something light and fresh. Fresh salad with a simple olive oil dressing or steamed vegetables will perfectly complete this quick keto pork chops recipe. However, if you want something extra, I encourage you to try this CREAMY CAULIFLOWER MASH. Or, if you’re doing carb cycling or following a low-carb diet instead of keto, this GARLIC RANCH SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND SWEET POTATOES side dish will win your heart!

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    Close up picture of baked pork chop garnished with baked garlic, pieces of freshly-chopped cilantro and pre-ground black pepper are lying around.

    Keto garlic butter pork chops

    Garlic butter keto pork chops that are juicy and flavourful every single time. This is a healthy keto dinner recipe that’s delicious and easy-to-make.
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Baked pork chops, Juicy pork chops
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 565kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking tray
    • 10-11-inch frying pan

    Ingredients

    • 4 bone-in pork chops
    • 8 garlic cloves, cut in halves
    • 2-3 teaspoon dried rosemary
    • Freshly-ground black pepper
    • Ground cayenne pepper
    • Kosher salt
    • Unsalted butter for frying  + some extra for baking, use olive oil or avocado oil to make this dish Paleo

    Instructions

    • Season the pork chops on each side with salt. Place them in a zip-lock bag and marinate for 30 mins to 2 hours in a refrigerator.
    • Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
    • Take the pork chops out of the refrigerator and let them sit on a counter for 10 mins. 
    • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet (10-11-inch) over medium-high heat.
    • When the skillet is hot, add the garlic and cook for one minute. Then add pork chops and season with extra salt (if needed), ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper, and dried rosemary.
    • Fry the pork chops on one side for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Then flip all the pieces to the other side, season again, and fry for 2-3 mins again or until golden.
    • When ready, transfer the meat and garlic (with all juices) from the skillet onto a baking tray lined with aluminum foil. Brush the pork chops with the melted butter and bake for 10-12 mins or until the internal temperature reaches 145F (63C).
    • Remove the baking tray from the oven and transfer the pork chops onto a clean plate to rest for 3-5 mins.
    • Serve garnished with fried and baked garlic.

    Notes

    NET CARB: 1.5g
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto garlic butter pork chops
    Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop)
    Calories 565 Calories from Fat 324
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 36g55%
    Potassium 730mg21%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 0.5g2%
    Protein 54g108%
    Vitamin A 399IU8%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 31mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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