Today we bring you this delicious low carb grilled pork chops. There’s no better occasion to cook pork chops when you plan a barbecue for neighbors and friends.
Now, a word of advice, this recipe is high in calories (906). So if you’re counting calories to maintain your weight, you should regulate your calorie intake for your other meals.
But you’re going to love this recipe! It’s a guilty pleasure to enjoy once in a while.
Grilled pork chops keto
It’s easy to think that pork is just fat. But contrary to popular belief, as all types of meat, pork is totally keto. It’s composed of great quantity of protein, some fat and 0 carbohydrates.
And since the keto diet stipulates a low carbohydrate intake, pork chops is a perfect addition to the keto plan diet. So it’s okay to eat fatty meals like pork when you’re on keto.
How to marinade pork chops
I marinate the pork chops with white pepper and salt. That’s how I stated in this recipe. But some people marinate them with garlic and soy sauces. So, it’s up to you. But if you decide to marinate with these or other sauces, youmay increase the carb intake.
Low carb grilled pork chops full recipe
This low carb grilled pork chops are pan seared then grilled and served with a chive cream sauce and with lemon undertones. Below I also provide you with the ingredients for the chive cream.
Grilled Pork Chops
Low carb recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 shallots, crushed
- 3 pounds pork chops (4 large chops)
Instructions
- In a shallow pan, stir together oil, salt, pepper, and
shallots. Place pork chops in pan, coat with marinade on both sides, and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes. - Chive Cream: In a small saucepan over medium heat,
place cream and lemon extract. Simmer until reduced by about one third; keep warm over low heat. Just before serving,
season with salt and pepper, then stir chives into warm cream sauce. - Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat broiler. Place pork
chops on grill or under broiler, about 4 inches from heat, and cook until browned on one side (about 4 minutes). - Turn and cook second side until lightly browned and slightly firm. Serve chops immediately, drizzled with Chive Cream.
Notes
CHIVE CREAM:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 4Amount Per Serving Calories 906 Total Fat 65.7gCholesterol 279mgSodium 897mgCarbohydrates 4.1gFiber 0.3gProtein 71.1g
I know you will enjoy this pork chops recipe.
As I said, this is a high calorie meal, so be careful with your daily calorie intake.
Other than that, Bon Appétit!
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