Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, pan seared pork chops are infused with garlic and rosemary and make perfect leftovers.
Keto Pork Chops
It’s normal to be nervous about making pork chops on the stove. Unfortunately, it’s really easy to overcook them and come out with dry pork chops.
I’ve made quite a few different pork chop recipes and the secret to juicy, tasty pork chops is to cook them slowly over low heat and check the internal temperature often. As soon as they reach 145F, take them off the stove and let them set for 5-10 minutes.
They will still have a tiny blush of pink in the middle – this is what you want! They are safe to eat and will be the juiciest, tastiest pork chops you have ever made!
I also have another secret – keep reading!
Pan Seared Pork Chops
My other secret for juicy pan seared pork chops is to sear them in olive oil on medium-high heat first. This locks in the juices. Don’t cook them fully at this heat, but as soon as they have a little golden color to them, remove them from the heat.
Then, add some butter and fresh herbs. The fresh herbs make the flavors so much more pronounced! Turn the heat down to medium or even medium-low. Use the butter to baste the pork chops as they cook.
They will finish cooking fully and have the incredible flavors from the garlic and rosemary in them.
Rosemary Pork Chops
Trust me, use fresh rosemary. When you pick up a sprig of fresh rosemary and compare it to a jar of rosemary, you can smell the difference. This bold aroma is what gives your pork chops the trademark flavor that you’re going to love.
Dried rosemary won’t work. Use fresh sprigs. It’s worth the extra cost.
Skillet Pork Chops
Whether you use boneless or bone-in pork chops is completely up to you. Keep in mind that my times and instructions are for bone-in chops.
If you cook boneless pork chop cutlets, they will cook a lot faster, so watch them and monitor the internal temperature.
What To Eat With Pork Chops
These pan-seared pork chops will make the tastiest dinner ever! Add some cheesy cauliflower bread sticks to the side, along with some bacon and broccoli salad. Or add some roasted asparagus and keto garlic knots to the table.
If that’s not enough, make the copycat Olive Garden salad, too. If you’d like something sweeter, make the cucumber and strawberry salad.
I have also served these Keto pork chops with zucchini and squash, but they’d also taste great alongside these Easy Sauteed Mushrooms!
Keto Garlic Rosemary Pan Seared Pork Chops Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients that you’ll need to make these keto pork chops. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a bit further below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-20 minutes depending on the thickness of your chops
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients:
Bone in pork chops
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Butter
Garlic
Rosemary
Instructions:
Remove the pork chops from the fridge 30 minutes before you wish to cook them.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper to taste on both sides.
Add the pork chops to the heated skillet, and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side.Once the chops have a good sear, reduce the heat to medium.
Stir the butter, garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs into the skillet.
Baste the pork chops with the butter from the pan, and brush them with the garlic cloves and rosemary.
Saute until the pork chops are done to your liking.
Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Keto Garlic Rosemary Pan Seared Pork Chops
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 Bone-In Pork Chops
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic peeled and slightly smashed
- 4 sprigs Rosemary
Instructions
- Remove the pork chops from the fridge 30 minutes before you wish to cook them.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper to taste on both sides.
- Add the pork chops to the heated skillet, and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Once the chops have a good sear, reduce the heat to medium.
- Stir the butter, garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs into the skillet.
- Baste the pork chops with the butter from the pan, and brush them with the garlic cloves and rosemary.
- Saute until the pork chops are done to your liking.
- Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 1 Net Carb Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Pork Chop Recipes
If you enjoyed these juicy keto pork chops, here are some more yummy keto pork recipes you should make next. All of them will light up your tastebuds!
