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.
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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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