These keto garlic butter pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, making for a delicious, easy-to-make, and healthy gluten-free low-carb dinner.
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Step-by-Step Directions
- Season and Marinate: Start by seasoning the pork chops with salt on each side. Place them in a zip-lock bag or a glass/plastic container and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare for Cooking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the pork chops from the fridge.
- Sear the Pork Chops: Melt butter in a 10-11 inch skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the pork chops and season with additional salt if needed, ground black pepper, ground cayenne pepper, and dried rosemary. Fry the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer the pork chops and garlic, along with all the juices from the skillet, to a baking tray lined with aluminum foil. Brush the pork chops with melted butter and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Rest and Serve: Remove the baking tray from the oven and transfer the pork chops to a clean plate to rest for 3-5 minutes. Serve the juicy garlic butter pork chops with fried and baked garlic, and extra butter if desired.
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Tips for Juicy Pork Chops
- Choose Thick Pork Chops: Thick bone-in pork chops (about 1½ inches or 3 cm thick) are best for this recipe, as thin pork chops can overcook easily.
- Use a Hot Skillet: Ensure your non-stick or cast-iron skillet is hot before frying the pork chops to achieve a nice brown crust without overcooking.
Check Temperature: Use a cooking thermometer to cook the pork chops to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and allow them to rest for 3-5 minutes to let the juices redistribute.
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Serving Ideas
Balance the rich flavor of these low-carb pork chops with something light and fresh. A fresh salad with a simple olive oil dressing or steamed vegetables complements the dish perfectly. For something extra, try a creamy cauliflower mash. If you’re carb cycling or on a low-carb diet, a side of garlic ranch sautéed broccoli and sweet potatoes is delicious.
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Recipe
Keto Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Juicy and flavorful garlic butter keto pork chops. A healthy, easy-to-make keto dinner.
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
Calories: 565 kcal
Equipment:
- Baking tray
- 10-11 inch frying pan
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 8 garlic cloves, cut in halves
- 2-3 tsp dried rosemary
- Freshly-ground black pepper
- Ground cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- Unsalted butter for frying + extra for baking (or use olive oil/avocado oil for Paleo)
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Instructions:
- Season the pork chops on each side with salt. Place them in a zip-lock bag and marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator and let them sit on the counter for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a 10-11 inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic to the skillet 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 for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the pork chops and garlic, with all the juices, to a baking tray lined with aluminum foil. Brush the pork chops with melted butter and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the baking tray from the oven and transfer the pork chops to a clean plate to rest for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fried and baked garlic.
