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    Home » Recipe » Pork Chops & Cabbage Dinner Recipe [Low Carb]

    November 22, 2017

    Pork Chops & Cabbage Dinner Recipe [Low Carb]

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    One of my all-time favorite combos for dinner is pork chops and cabbage. Not only is it delicious, but it's one of those meals that feels comforting and homey but comes together in under twenty minutes. In other words, another shining example of how the keto diet doesn't have to be complicated. If you've got a frying pan and fifteen minutes to spare, you can totally rock this pork chops and cabbage recipe.

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    Pork Chops & Cabbage Recipe - Keto Dinner Recipe, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

    Pork Chops on Keto

    Pork chops are a really excellent protein source for those who are looking to power up their protein without adding a bunch of fat. If you are doing keto for fat loss or body recomposition, then you probably have a good idea just how vital protein is. If you are struggling to hit your protein goals, give pork chops a chance.

    If you're like, "Wait... what? I thought fat was important on keto, not protein!" Then I would encourage you to check out this post all about keto macros for an easy to follow explanation. But if you have a case of TL;DR, I'll summarize for you here.

    Protein is always essential, regardless of your other macronutrient intake. Eating enough protein is critical to spare lean body mass, fat intake is adjusted to create a calorie deficit for fat loss (fat loss > weight loss), and limiting carbohydrates is the key to shifting your body from sugar burner to fat burner, not sticks of butter. Medically therapeutic ketogenic ratios are for people who need a ketogenic diet for medically therapeutic purposes, not the average Joe or Jane doing keto. So eat a damn pork chop and stop being afraid of protein, for chrissakes.

    End rant, on to the recipe!

    Low Carb Pork Chops and Cabbage Recipe - Keto Friendly, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

    The Pork Chops & Cabbage Dinner Recipe

    As promised, this pork chops and cabbage recipe is super simple. Just season your chops on each side with coriander, garlic powder, and salt. Melt ghee in a skillet over medium, then pop the pork chops in and cook for four to five minutes on each side. Let the pork rest for a few minutes before cutting into the meat to ensure it is as juicy as possible.

    Meanwhile, you've got a second pan going on high with cabbage, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, chili flakes, and salt. This mixture cooks down until the liquid is gone and the cabbage is soft. Keep stirring over high heat until the edges of the cabbage begin to brown. Serve it alongside your pork cut into slices. Enjoy your pork chops and cabbage dinner!

    Pork chops on keto - Keto pork chops & cabbage recipe

    Pork Chops & Cabbage Dinner Recipe [Low Carb, Keto, Dairy-free]

    Pork Chops & Cabbage Recipe

    Quick and easy protein-packed keto dinner!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Special Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo
    Servings: 2 servings
    Serving Size:
    Net Carbs: 6g
    Author: Tasha

    Ingredients

    The Pork Chops

    • 2 boneless pork chops
    • ⅛ tsp coriander ground
    • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
    • ⅛ tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp ghee

    The Cabbage

    • 6 oz cabbage sliced into strips
    • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup chicken broth
    • ⅛ tsp red chili flakes
    • sea salt to taste
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Season each side of pork chops with coriander, garlic powder, and sea salt.
    • Melt ghee in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they reach the desired temperature (145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare or 160F for medium). Let rest 5 minutes prior to slicing.
    • In a medium skillet, bring cabbage, vinegar, broth, chili flakes, and sea salt to a boil over high heat. Stir occasionally, cooking until the liquid has cooked off and the edges of the cabbage begin to brown.
    • Serve pork chops sliced with cabbage on the side.

    Notes

    6g net carbohydrate per serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Pork Chops & Cabbage Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    509
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    23
    g
    35
    %
    Sodium
     
    565
    mg
    25
    %
    Potassium
     
    1288
    mg
    37
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    10
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    60
    g
    120
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Tasha
    Tasha

    Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

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    Comments

    1. Samantha says

      January 30, 2018 at 3:29 pm

      This is a really good recipe, not only is the cabbage awesome, the porkchop was too. I don't normally like porkchop. But my husband always asks me to make it, I'm always dreading it.
      We made this recipe two weeks in a row. Totally a keeper.

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        January 30, 2018 at 6:52 pm

        Yes! Thank you for the positive feedback. You know it's good when you make it more than once. Glad you loved it. Success!

        Reply
    2. Samantha says

      January 30, 2018 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      Five stars!

      Reply
    3. Ria says

      January 10, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      I did bone in pork chops and had to add a little extra to just about double the cabbage but it all turned out really good! I’m not the cook in our home by any means but I’m learning and my husband (the cook) said it was probably one of the. Eat pork chops he ever had! Will definitely make again!

      Reply
    4. SueC says

      February 18, 2020 at 11:29 pm

      I have to ask why you're recommending medium rare pork? I thought pork had to be well done in case of trichinosis. Especially now that inspections of pork producers have ended (thanks, Trump!).

      Reply
      • Tasha Metcalf says

        February 19, 2020 at 8:09 am

        Hi Sue, thanks for the questions. I align my cooking temperature suggestions with USDA safety guidelines. They've updated their recommendations from 160 to 145 to allow for a more juicy and flavorful cut of meat that is still safe to consume. Here's an article from their site if you would like to read about it: https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2011/05/25/cooking-meat-check-new-recommended-temperatures

        Of course, there's nothing wrong with cooking to 160! Beyond safety, meat temperature is largely up to the preference of the cook. If you prefer it well done, then 160 is a great temp to shoot for.

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