Recipe: (Keto) Garlic Butter Pork Chops

I seared the chop first and then added in the garlic, butter and shallot – getting those flavors in right off the bat – giving them time to dig into the pork chop like I was going to. Then you finish with the chard and tomatoes – they just need a couple of minutes to soften.

If you don’t have – or are afraid of Swiss chard (haha) – you can use spinach or kale too. I like Swiss chard though – you just tear the leaves off the tough stem and add them in. Spinach wilts really quickly and almost disintegrates – whereas chard holds up a little more.

This pork chop came out extremely juicy and delicious – and you’ll notice that PERFECT blush of pink! I’m pretty good with cooking pork but I still always grab the thermometer and temp it to 145. I’ll actually take it off at 140 – because it will continue to cook a bit.

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Garlic Butter Pork Chops (Keto!)

Pork chops are one of my favorites – the bone-in chops are so juicy and flavorful! Then add garlic butter and some veggies – it’s a perfect keto-friendly meal!

prep time: 5 minscook time: 10 minstotal time: 15 mins

ingredients

• olive oil
• bone in pork chop
• 6-8 Swiss chard leaves
• 15 grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 shallot
• 1 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp shredded parmesan

instructions

1. Heat pan to high – add olive oil
2. Salt both sides of chop
3. Sear chop on both sides for 2-3 min per side – temp meat – when its between 125-135
4. Add butter then shallot & garlic – cook for 1-2 min
5. Tear chard and add to pan along with tomatoes and pine nuts
6. cook for 2 min until tomatoes are soft and chard wilted
7. Serve pork chop with all veggies on top and light sprinkle with parmesan cheese