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Creamy Low Carb Pork Chops (Gluten Free)

December 10, 2017 by Olya 77 Comments

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Creamy Low Carb Pork Chops are packed with flavor! These boneless pork chops are crispy on the outside an juicy on the inside. They are easy to prepare in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners! 
Creamy Low Carb Pork Chops (Gluten Free)

Golden crust on the top of these keto pork chops is unbelievely easy to achieve. You get them this crispy by dreading them in Almond flour instead of the regular flour. Gluten free! As a result these smothered pork chops boast only 7 grams of carbs per serving.  And creamy sauce is thickened with either Xanthan gum or Parmesan cheese. Crusty and juicy on inside! Tender melt-in-your mouth deliciousness in one pan!

Low carb pork chops is a delicious way to keep your body in the state of ketosis. As a reminder, you can achieve the state of Ketosis through the use a low carbohydrate diet. This way you restrict your body in glucose containing carbohydrates. And since glucose is your body’s primary fuel source, your body will start looking for alternative sources. Fat!

Juicy Pork Chops

This is where these juicy seared pork chops come into play. They just don’t let any of those unnecessary carbs to sneak in! No way. And that’s how your will start burning excess body fat instead of calories for fuel. No carbs = no weight gain! And if you are in the right keto territory that day- even weight loss!

Imagine how good the life would be if the following were true? Right? What if you were eating these low carb pork chops weekly while losing the weight at the same time? You need this keto pork chop recipe in your life to burn some body fat!

KETO PORK CHOPS AND ALCOHOL

This keto pork chop recipe uses dry white wine. Do not use cooking wine. It’s loaded with sodium and is not suitable for this recipe. Instead, use real wine that you like to drink. Please make sure to choose a low carb wine that is keto compliant. Basically, the rule of thumb is to stick to dry or semi-dry wines. Good choices are Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Riesling. I use low carb Pinot Grigio dry white wine. All the time.

You can also choose zero carb whiskey or brandy instead of wine. There are many choices. Incidentally, I successfully made a wonderful low carb boneless pork chop recipe using whiskey in this Pork Chops in Creamy Irish Whiskey Sauce. It includes 1 adjustment necessary to make it keto – almond flour.

Below is the list of Low Carb White Wines suitable for Low Carb Pork Chops

  • Chardonnay – 118 calories, 3.7g net carbs
  • Pinot Grigio – 122 calories, 3.2g net carbs
  • Riesling – 118 calories, 5.5g net carbs
  • Champagne/Sparkling Wine – 96 calories, 1.5g net carbs

You can learn more about keto friendly wines and alcohol in general in Keto Diet and Alcohol article.Creamy Low Carb Pork Chops (Gluten Free)

How do you thicken the sauce with Keto friendly ingredients?

Parmesan cheese

Use 1/2 cup of cheese to thicken the sauce. Or more.Cheese is one of the easiest ways to provide fat and fuel. Here of course we use it to make our low carb pork chops juicy and creamy. This is my favorite method.

Almond Flour

Instead of regular flour, use 1/4 cup of Almond flour to thicken the sauce. It’s one of the easiest ingredients to use. Plus almond flour will make these low carb pork chops so delicious and healthy!

Xanthan gum

Instead of regular flour, I use Xanthan gum as a sauce thickener. It can turn any thin liquid into a rich sauce! Very rich! Xanthan gum has a very neutral flavor so it mixes well with foods without masking their flavor. I like that. Also, xanthan gum is gluten free and low carb. It’s a perfect flour substitute for thickening sauces on Keto diet.

Keep in mind that a little goes a long way when xanthan gum is concerned. I mean it. Go light on it and let it heat up as you are whisking it. It will thicken, but you just need to give it a little time. If you find it is too thin you can always add a little more. Easy!

What kind of pan should I use

I like to use a 12 inch cast iron pan as well as this amazing pan to sear my pork chops. Why? Cast iron pan is non stick, chemical free and lasts a long time. You can use it both on the stove and in the oven. And it’s easy to clean and less expensive than other pans on the market!

More Low Carb Pork Chops Recipes

Curious about cooking boneless pork chops in zero carb whiskey sauce? We loved this delicious recipe:

  • Pork Chops in Creamy Irish Whiskey Sauce

And how about a tenderloin? Below are two very delicious low carb pork tenderloin recipes:

  • Keto (only 1 carb per serving) Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin
  • Mustard and Herb Crusted Tenderloin

Enjoy!

Keto Pork Chops
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Creamy Low Carb Pork Chops (Gluten Free)

With only 7 grams of carbs per serving, this will become the staple of your Keto diet!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto pork chops, low carb pork chops
Servings: 4
Author: Olya

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Dredging Mixture for Pork Chops:

  • 1/3 cup Blanched Almond Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (or 1/4 cup almond flour, or 1/4 teaspoon Xanthan Gum)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 lemon
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock (sodium free)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only

Instructions

  • Dry mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning. 
  • Cooking pork chops: First, season pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Then dredge them thoroughly in dry mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the pan is hot, add pork chops. Now sear them by cooking for 3-4 minutes per side for a total of 6-8 minutes. First side is cooked on medium high. But when cooking on the second side, reduce the heat to medium. After searing is done, remove pork from heat and transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
  • Creamy garlic & herb sauce: Return skillet to heat and add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
  • Next ad wine and squeeze lemon into the pan while still on medium heat. Now add chicken stock and heavy cream. Bring to a boiling point and lower heat. Cook on low for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add fresh thyme and Italian seasoning, season with salt and pepper (to taste). Also add Parmesan cheese and then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Next taste the sauce and add more seasoning, if necessary.
  • Adding pork chops to the sauce. Reduce heat to low and return pork chops to pan. Depending on the thickness of your pork chops, you might just need to heat them up a bit to make sure they are done. 
  • Drizzle some of the sauce over pork chops and reheat on low for 2-3 minutes or until pork chops are done.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Low Carb Pork Chops (Gluten Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 223mg10%
Potassium 593mg17%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 835IU17%
Vitamin C 9.2mg11%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Notes

If you are looking for the non-Keto version of this recipe, please access the recipe here: Pork Chops in Creamy Garlic & Herb Wine Sauce

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Comments

  1. Julie Craig

    January 26, 2021 at 11:12 am

    Hi there 🙂
    I’m on a low carb plan and wanted to know is the carb cost for 1 pork chop? I could eat 3 lol

    Reply
  2. Robin

    January 11, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    I made this tonight with a couple of tweaks…just because of the ingredients I had on hand. Switched lime juice for lemon, beef broth for wine/chicken broth. This was soooo flavorful, the Italian spice is perfect with the pork!! I also used both parmesan cheese and xanthan gum to thicken the sauce, and it was exactly the thickness I wanted! Seriously, this was delicious, and going into my rotation. Thanks!!!!

    Reply
    • Olya

      January 12, 2021 at 5:27 pm

      Yes! I too find that Italian seasoning pairs up beautifully with the pork! And definitely – both Parmesan and Xanthan Gum DO thicken the sauce.

      Reply
  3. Amy Doss

    September 2, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    What is 1/4 lemon? Do you mean 1/4c lemon juice, or the juice of 1/4 lemon?

    Reply
    • Olya

      September 4, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      I meant 1/4 of a lemon (quarter of an actual lemon) – not 1/4 cup.

      Reply
  4. Leon C.

    August 21, 2020 at 10:59 pm

    I made this tonight and the pork chops were tender and juicy. I’m going to make this for my Mom next week.
    It was simple to follow the recipe and by the time my Wife arrived home from work dinner was ready. Even my finicky
    Daughter liked it.
    thamks Olya

    Reply
    • Olya

      August 22, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      I am so impressed that you are making this for all women in your family:)!

      Reply
  5. Debbie Wehlan

    July 9, 2020 at 7:52 am

    Brava! This was the best Keto meal we’ve prepared. Flavorful, delicious, easy to prepare, and healthy. It checked all the boxes for an enjoyable meal. This is at the top of our list to serve for a casual dinner party. Do you have more Keto recipes that are this amazing? Please share if you do 🙂

    Reply
    • Olya

      July 10, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you so much, Debbie! I love this particular recipe – so glad you did too!

      Reply
  6. Sherri

    February 21, 2020 at 12:31 pm

    These pork chops were amazing! The sauce was so creamy and delicious. I did leave out the lemon (I don’t care for lemon in my food) and the dry white wine just because I didn’t have any. Will definitely make this again and again!

    Reply
  7. Karen

    January 13, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Made it last night. Flavor of the sauce was truly excellent. I used boneless rib chops and they were ridiculously tender with this recipe. Will definitely be added to my group of favorite recipes. Cant wait to try more of your recipes. I would make this for company for sure!

    Reply
  8. Melissa

    November 18, 2019 at 11:50 am

    Just made this last night. Didn’t have any heavy cream so I used buttermilk. That worked fine. Didn’t have almond flour so I used cake flour, which also worked o.k. The chops were flavorful and tender. Made 2 batches. It really is a quick, delicious meal!

    Reply
    • Olga

      November 18, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      Yum! Sounds like you nailed it!

      Reply
  9. Richard Kohout

    November 11, 2019 at 9:14 am

    I would imagine it got smokey. Butter has a low smoke point and is not a good choice for searing under this high temp. Ghee or LIGHT olive oil is ok, never use extra virgin olive oil for high temp cooking. Your best choice for searing is Avocado oil, it has a very high smoke point.

    Reply
  10. Kelley Endreola

    November 10, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    I made them tonight. They were very good and tasty. Searing them in butter became a little smokey. Next time I’ll try olive oil. The flavor was great. Two teaspoons of zanthum gum made the sauce a nice consistency. Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Olga

      November 10, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      That’s so great to hear – thanks so much!

      Reply
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