Garlic and chives are nice, but there is much more to this recipe than the title suggests. Take Parmesan, for example. Some people even claim it to be a superfood, but we will let you decide that for yourself. What it does here is hold all the ingredients together, and it does so in the most irresistible way.
We'll share with you a couple of secret cooking tips: if you substitute some Dijon (or any other mustard) for a portion of the ghee, it will be a complete game-changer.
If you hold on to the fact that Parmesan is one of the best things ever invented, then you can bump that up to half a cup, or more, for a crispier crust - and if you broil on high for the last couple of minutes, your chops will emerge beautifully golden brown. Take a peek every now and then to prevent it from scorching, though!
And what do we suggest to serve alongside these incredible Parmesan-crusted pork chops? Well, bacon-wrapped green beans are always a hit in our home, and not just because they look pretty on the plate.
To balance this protein-heavy portion, a generous serving of creamy mashed cauliflower with a hint of garlic and chives will add a gentle amount of carbs, at the same time giving you substance and forkfuls of flavor. Take bites of pork and cauliflower together, and wonder at the marvel of home-cooked food.
Keto Garlic Chive Pork Chops Recipe
Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 pork chops, boneless
- ¼ bunch of fresh chives, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp. onion flakes
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup clarified butter or ghee, softened
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Season the pork chops to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then place in a baking dish.
- Combine the chives, garlic, onion flakes, Parmesan, clarified butter, and olive oil.
- Top each pork chop with a portion of the garlic-chive mixture, using only half of the total mixture, and place in the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes, turn the chops over, and brush with the remaining garlic-chive mixture.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes longer.
- Let rest for 4 to 5 minutes, and serve topped with green onions.
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Keto Garlic Chive Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 pork chops boneless
- ¼ bunch of fresh chives minced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp. onion flakes
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup clarified butter or ghee softened
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Green onions sliced, for garnish (optional)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Season the pork chops to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then place in a baking dish.4 to 6 pork chops, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Combine the chives, garlic, onion flakes, Parmesan, clarified butter, and olive oil.¼ bunch of fresh chives, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. onion flakes, ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup clarified butter or ghee, 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Top each pork chop with a portion of the garlic-chive mixture, using only half of the total mixture, and place in the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes, turn the chops over, and brush with the remaining garlic-chive mixture.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes longer.
- Let rest for 4 to 5 minutes, and serve topped with green onions.Green onions
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