Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Mustard Pork Chops
Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Mustard Pork Chops Recipe – 5g net carbs! Low carb pork chops served with a balsamic mustard pan sauce. A 30 minute clean eating dinner! Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
Don’t you just love cozy dinners like this Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Mustard Pork Chops? It just screams fall, and rainy days, and crisp nights.
It rained for the first time, and I forgot how much I love being cozy on rainy days. My boys and I stayed in and watched a movie with popcorn, and then we busted out the coloring and sticker books. We’re outside so often at the parks, it was nice to have a rainy day at home, followed by this delicious dinner.
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Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Mustard Pork Chops
These Whole30 + keto mustard balsamic pork chops are very simple to make.
I have a great hack for you when cooking pork chops. You know how they tend to curl up in a bowl shape when searing them? That’s because of the fat cap. It shrinks when cooking, which causes the bowing. If you take a sharp knife and score the fat cap all the way through to the meat every 3/4″ or so, it will prevent the curling, and allow for even browning.
Balsamic Mustard Pan Sauce
After searing off the pork chops until golden brown, I add onions and garlic to the pan to cook down and soften and brown. Be sure to scrape up all the brown bits from the pork chops, these add a ton of flavor to the sauce.
Then add in the heavenly mustard balsamic sauce. It is made with deli mustard (or really any mustard you like!), balsamic vinegar + chicken stock. Want to add a touch of sweetness? You can use maple syrup (or date paste for Whole30, or monk fruit for Keto).
Serving
Add the pork chops back in to the pan just before serving to warm them, and top them with the balsamic mustard sauce. I top it with some parsley to add a bit of brightness and color to the dish.
These paleo, whole30 + keto balsamic mustard pork chops are amazing served with a roasted vegetable and my whole30 + keto mashed cauliflower.
A super simple and healthy living recipe that is ready in 30 minutes!
Full of flavor, and healthy as can be. Paleo, whole30, keto, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, clean eating, real food.
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Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Mustard Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 8-oz pork chops (I get my pork from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend)
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1/4 cup brown deli mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock
- Optional for sweetness: 1 tablespoon date paste for Whole30 or 1 tablespoon monk fruit for Keto, or 1 tablespoon maple syrup if it works with your diet
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 clove of garlic, grated or finely minced
- Finely chopped parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Dry the pork chops completely with paper towels. Use a chefs knife to score the fat cap through to the meat several times 3/4" apart, this prevents the pork chops from curling up as they cook. Season the pork chops generously with kosher salt and pepper.
- Add the ghee to the warm skillet, and sear the pork chops for 5-7 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Flip, and continue cooking on all sides (even the edges! The fat cap tastes so good when it's ben seared off an caramelized!) until the pork chops have an internal temperature of 145ºF, roughly another 7-10 minutes. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and transfer to a plate to rest.
- To the same skillet over medium heat, add the onions and garlic. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft, stirring frequently, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, in a measuring cup combine the mustard, balsamic vinegar and chicken stock (and date paste/monk fruit/maple syrup if using). Pour the sauce over the onions once the onions are soft and translucent. Stir to combine, and heat the sauce for just 30 seconds over medium heat.
- Turn off the heat, and add the pork chops back to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops. Serve warm.
- This is great with some mashed cauliflower and roasted brussels sprouts.
- Leftovers will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 5 days.
- As always, lots of tips, FAQs and substitution info in the Recipe Notes below!
Notes
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99 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Balsamic Mustard Pork Chops”
So flavorful and easy! I used a cast iron pan so my sauce reduced immediately and I had to add more stock. The flavor from the sauce with such few ingredients was delicious!
I love how fast and simple this recipe is. I thought the mustard would be overwhelming but it wasn’t at all. I didn’t have an onion so I used a large shallot and I totally forgot the garlic but it was delicious, anyway. I’ve bookmarked the recipe and I will definitely make this again.
good and easy!
Thank you, Jess!
Came across this recipie after looking at the last min. Was not disappointed!!!! Pretty basic and easy to put together Amazing flavor. Deff going to try it with chicken too.
Thanks, Rebecca! I am so glad you found this recipe! Happy to have you here!
I am gluten free and dairy free and one of my biggest hurdles is finding good pork chop recipes that don’t contain dairy and are super simple ingredients. This was lip smacking good and super easy to make! 👍🏼 I used Lynch honey mustard sauce as the mustard. I use it in my balsamic vinaigrette recipe.
I am gluten free and dairy free and one of my biggest hurdles is finding good pork chop recipes that don’t contain dairy and are super simple ingredients. This was lip smacking good and super easy to make! 👍🏼
Omg! This totally made my day! I am so happy you found a recipe that works with your dietary needs! Honored to have you here making my recipes!
We made these last night with our ButcherBox pork chops and the sauce was SO tasty! Cannot wait to make again, especially since we overcooked the pork this time (sigh). Even so, my husband said “This is a winner!” =)
Hi Kristen! I’m so happy to hear that you liked my recipe! I love that your husband is enjoying them too- the BEST!
Hmmmm subbing pure ground mustard does Not Work … lolololol. I will try again once I have reintroduced other ingridents and have a Dijon mustard or something to use,
Haha! Oh no! You definitely have to try again and let me know how it turns out! Thanks for being here, Tamara! Means so much!
This recipe is delish! It will be making a regular appearance.
So glad you enjoyed it Michelle!
I made these last night for my family and I and it was amazing!! The sauce was incredible and kept the pork chops from drying out. Definitely recommend trying this one it was delicious! Served it with Mashed potatoes and green beans and it is definitely a new favorite!!
I agree, the sauce really makes the pork chops tender and juicy Kaleigh. Serving them with mashed potatoes and green beans sounds delicious!
So easy and so delicious! Pork is not a protein in our usual rotation but this recipe certainly will be from now on. Served this with your cauli rice risotto. Even my picky husband and son loved it!
I love that you enjoyed them even though pork chops isn’t a regular protein for you Kristen. So glad your husband and son liked it too! Serving it with cauliflower rice sounds delicious!