Easy, Flavorful, Fall Inspired Pork Chops
Pork chops are one of those amazing meats that taste delicious when cooked with savory herbs or with sweeter spices. In this recipe, we explore the sweeter side of pork chops and enhance the fall like flavors that pork can take on. A few ingredients play a key role in this recipe, making it truly the amazing dish that it is.
The first ingredient that is worth noting is monk fruit sweetener. While many people on a
keto diet may be very familiar with monk fruit, others may still be learning about this incredible, low carb sweetener. Monk fruit is also known as luo han guo or Buddha fruit and it is grown in Southeast Asia. It has long been the center of traditional Chinese medicine as it has many antioxidant, healing properties. The fruit has many natural sugars and to make a sweetener, the seeds and skin of the fruit are removed and the fruit is crushed to remove the juice. The juice is then dried into a concentrated powder that is between 100 and 250 times sweeter than granulated sugar.
Monk fruit sweetener contains no calories and no carbs which is how it first become popular in the current market. The fact that you can use the sweetener in any application where sugar is typically used makes it even more desirable. Since it is low carb, we used it in our pork recipe to add some sweetness and make a delicious glaze on the pork. Our recommendation- don’t skip the monk fruit sweetener in this recipe!
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are the other highlighted ingredients that make the full flavor found in these pork chops. These spices also are very reminiscent of fall and transform this dish form a regular pork dinner to an amazing, fall-themed creation. While all of the spices have antioxidant properties, can help with inflammation and have other nutritional benefits, there is just a little bit of each in this recipe so they are mainly here for the taste (but we like to remember how we are eating healthy, beneficial foods too!).
Now that you are likely drooling in anticipation of these pork chops, it is time to go shopping for all the ingredients you need! Be sure to buy high-quality pork chops as the taste of the meat will be the biggest flavor of all in this recipe! Buy organic, buy local, buy the best meat that you can- this recipe truly deserves it! Now go give it a try and be prepared to make this fall specialty a part of your seasonal repertoire.
Cinnamon Spice Pork Chops
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Macros per serving:
• 400 Calories
• 24g of Fat
• 40g of Protein
• 1g of Net Carbs
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Cinnamon Spice Pork Chops
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• 400 Calories
• 24g of Fat
• 40g of Protein
• 1g of Net Carbs
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Instructions
Place the coconut oil in a large skillet and heat over medium heat.
Sprinkle the pork chops with the salt and pepper and then add to the preheated pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
Flip the pork chops then add the monk fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and vinegar over the top of the pork chops. Stir gently and move around the pork chops a little bit in the pan to let the juices get underneath.
Cook for another 4 minutes.
Remove the pork chops from the pan and place on 4 plates. Drizzle any remaining juices over the top and serve while warm
*A nice fresh kale salad is a perfect side dish!
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I am finding a new recipe about Cinnamon and pork and tried. Your recipe is so delicious and suitable for me. I will cook it for my family again.