Classic Keto Pork Chops with Garlic Butter Sauce

Tender, juicy pork chops are seared to perfection, then drizzled with a rich and creamy garlic butter sauce. This keto-friendly dish is a perfect combination of protein and fat, satisfying your taste buds while keeping your carbs in check.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Classic Keto Meals, Garlic Butter Sauce, Keto Pork Chops, Low-Carb Dinner

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 410kcal

Equipment

Skillet
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board
Chef’s knife
Paper towels
Tongs
Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick, about 8 oz each / 225 g each
1 tsp sea salt 5 g
1 tsp black pepper 2 g
1 tsp paprika 2 g
2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml
4 tbsp unsalted butter 60 g
6 cloves garlic, minced 18 g
½ cup chicken broth 120 ml
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 g
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 1 g

Instructions

Start by patting the pork chops dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing. Season both sides of each chop with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the fresh thyme leaves and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Allow the sauce to reduce slightly, about 3-4 minutes, then return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over them.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, basting the chops with the sauce until they are well-coated and heated through.
Transfer the pork chops to a serving plate, spoon more garlic butter sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Ensure your pork chops are at room temperature before cooking to ensure even cooking.

Resting the pork chops after searing and before adding back to the sauce helps retain their juices.

For a thicker sauce, you can mix in a keto-friendly thickener like xanthan gum.

Always check the internal temperature of your pork chops with a meat thermometer to ensure they are fully cooked.

Adjust the garlic to your taste; add more or less as desired.

This recipe can be paired with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad to complete your keto meal.

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