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Coconut-Cajun Pork Chops Recipe
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Coconut-Cajun Pork Chops Recipe

Enjoy the taste of the bayou without the typical non-Paleo ingredients with these Cajun pork chops.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cajun-style, coconut, pork chops
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 384kcal
Cost 12

Instructions

  • Season the pork chops to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    4 to 6 pork chops, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chops on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes; set the chops aside.
    Cooking fat
  • Add the onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
    1 small yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
  • Add in the mushrooms and cook another 4 to 5 minutes.
    1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a light boil, whisking and scraping the bottom of the pan consistently.
    1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning and the smoked paprika; season to taste with salt and pepper and mix well.
    1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • Place the pork chops back into the pan; cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chops are cooked through.
  • Whisk in the coconut milk and simmer for another 4 to 5 minutes; serve warm.
    1 cup coconut milk

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2436IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg