Keto Pan Seared Pork Chop with Chimichurri
Juicy pork chops are seared to a golden crust and paired with a vibrant, herb-packed chimichurri sauce for a zesty, fresh finish. This Keto Pan Seared Pork Chop with Chimichurri turns a simple protein into a gourmet-style meal.
Servings 2 people
Calories 1043 kcal
Ingredients
For chimichurri Sauce
- ½ cup Italian parsley
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup olive oil
For pork chops
- 2 bone-in pork chops 10 to 12 ounces each
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
For chimichurri sauce:
- In food processer combine ½ cup Italian parsley, ½ cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon chili flakes, ½ teaspoon sea salt and ¾ cup olive oil for chimichurri and blend well. Incorporate olive oil ¼ cup at a time.½ cup Italian parsley, ½ cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon chili flakes, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¾ cup olive oil
For pork chops:
- Season 2 bone-in pork chops on both sides with ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Set aside.2 bone-in pork chops, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops on each side until golden brown. Depending on thickness of chops, you might have to finish in oven.
- Cook until internal temperature is 160 degrees F / 71 degrees C.
- Serve with your favorite low-carb sides and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 1043kcal | Net carbs: 3g | Fat: 99g | Protein: 36g