Keto Lemon and Thyme Pork Chops
We’ve all experienced ham with cherries, pineapples, and the occasional orange glaze. Forget all these overly-sugary fruits, and say hello to your new favorite duo: pork chops and lemon! These pork chops stay juicy and tender, and the ingredients are simple and savory. If you need a sheet tray of comfort food for your evening dinner, this will be a go-to recipe for your arsenal.
How to Make It
Step 1
To prepare the pork chops, lay them out flat on a clean surface. On the exposed side of each, drizzle a ½ tsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently massage these ingredients into the pork chops.
Step 2
If you own a well seasoned iron skillet, use this to sear the chops on high heat. Otherwise, use a small skillet that has been sprayed with pan spray. Lay each pork chop, seasoned side down, in your skillet and drizzle an additional ½ tsp of olive oil and pinch of salt and pepper on the raw side. Sear both sides of the pork chops for 1-2 minutes per side.
Step 3
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a sheet tray by spraying it with pan spray and drizzling the second amount of olive oil. Place the seared pork chops evenly spaced on the tray. Crush the garlic cloves and arrange them with the thyme (about 8 sprigs) on the tray.
Step 4
Slice the lemon into 4 slices and place one on top of each pork chop. You can arrange the ends of the lemon on the tray as well. Finally, dice the butter into tiny cubes, and arrange these across the pork chops and thyme sprigs.
Step 5
Bake the chops for about 25 minutes, or until they reach 145 degrees internally. Serve hot with the roasted lemon slices and garlic cloves!
Ingredients
- Pork Chop 1 pound
- Olive Oil 4 teaspoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper 1 tsp
- Olive Oil 4 teaspoon
- Garlic 4 clove
- Thyme Fresh ½ ounce
- Lemons Raw With Peel 1 fruit without seeds
- Butter 1-½ tablespoon