Flavor-Packed Keto Pork Cutlet Recipes

If you're following a keto diet, you'll be happy to know that there are many delicious keto dinner recipes that will make your weeknights just as delicious as ever. These keto pork chops are a perfect example.

Keto Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce

These keto pork chops come with a mushroom cream sauce that you'll want to pour over everything. The creamy sauce prevents the pork chops from drying out and keeps them from being just another boring cut of pork. The best part? Everything comes together in well under an hour, making this a perfect go-to choice for busy weeknights.

Ingredients for Keto Pork Chops

• Boneless Pork Chops: Boneless pork chops work best for this recipe. They are generally easier to find and use than their bone-in counterparts and have just as much flavor. Plus, they cook up much faster, which makes them perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil is great because it has a light flavor-perfect for sautéing-while still providing many healthy fats. It is also a great option for getting a beautiful sear on any cut of meat because of its high smoke point.
• Baby Bella Mushrooms: Baby bella mushrooms are incredibly easy to find in any grocery store and have that classic earthy, savory, umami flavor. Having a stronger flavor than, say, white mushrooms, also lends well to achieving a cream sauce with lots of mushroom flavor.
• Garlic: The punchy, spicy bite of garlic works very well here to cut through some of the more savory, fatty flavors in the mushrooms and cream, and adds a beautiful aroma that never fails to draw friends and family into the kitchen.
• Heavy Cream: Heavy cream is preferred in sauces, especially when considering keto recipes, because of its higher fat content than milk or other alternatives. This lends to a creamier sauce with deeper flavors.
• Parmesan: The nutty, fatty flavors of Parmesan pair perfectly with the creamy mushroom sauce. Not only do the flavors marry well, but Parmesan also thickens the sauce, giving it a more compelling texture and better ability to stick to the pork chops.
• Baby Spinach: This adds a nice textural difference to the sauce while also providing a pop of freshness and color.
• Spices: Salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper highlight the natural flavors of the pork while also providing a little bit a spice and bite to the mushroom sauce.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season boneless pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook the chops for about 5 minutes on each side until they are golden and reach an internal temperature of 145°. Allow the chops to cook the whole time on each side without moving or lifting them to get a better crust.
4. Remove the chops from the skillet and place them aside to keep warm.
5. In the same skillet, add in the sliced mushrooms and cook them for about 5 minutes until they are softened.
6. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Take care to move the mushrooms and garlic around while cooking to ensure they cook evenly and don’t stick and burn.
7. Then add in the heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring to melt the cheese evenly throughout the sauce, before adding in the spices and stirring again.
8. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes until the sauce has thickened considerably before adding in the baby spinach and cooking for another 2 minutes.
9. When the sauce has come together, return the pork chops to the skillet and allow them to simmer in the sauce until they are warmed through. This should take about 5 minutes and will add even more of that pork flavor into the sauce, which really takes it up a level.
10. Plate, serve, and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Use freshly grated Parmesan for the extra freshness and flavor. Seal the extra in an airtight, freezer-safe bag and keep it in the freezer for up to a year if you aren’t sure you will go through a fresh block of Parmesan fast enough.

What To Serve With Keto Pork Chops

Pair the keto pork chops with an extra side for a great experience. Serve the juicy chops and creamy sauce over cauliflower rice, or with a side of roasted green beans or Italian antipasto brussels sprouts salad.

Storage

Both the pork chops and the mushroom cream sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. While it is recommended to make the sauce fresh, you can prepare it up to 3 days ahead of time with this method of storage.

Easy Keto Shake Bake Pork Chops

Easy Keto Shake Bake Pork Chops are savory, crisp, and delicious.

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Ingredients for Keto Shake Bake Pork Chops

• Almond flour
• Parmesan cheese
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• Onion powder
• Egg
• Heavy cream

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃) and generously grease or oil a large baking sheet.
2. In a large zipper style freezer bag, add the almond flour, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Close bag and shake to mix breading. Set aside.
3. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg and the heavy cream.
4. Dip a pork chop in beaten egg mixture to lightly coat.
5. Place pork chop in the zippered bag, close the bag, and shake pork chop until coated.
6. Open the bag and place pork chop on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Repeat process with remaining pork chops.
8. Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 20 to 35 minutes (depending on the thickness of pork chop and whether it is bone-in or boneless), flipping the pork chops over halfway through cooking time.
9. Remove from oven and serve.

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

These parmesan crusted pork chops are extra tender and juicy, with a crispy browned exterior. A two step cooking method locks in flavor both inside and out!

Tips for the Best Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

• Choose a good quality pork chop about 1 ¼ inch thick. You can use boneless chops, or bone-in, as well.
• Pork rind crumbs are one of my favorite keto ingredients for a crispy crust or topping. Most of them are already seasoned so go lightly on any added salt.
• You can use freshly grated or pre-grated parmesan, pecorino romano, or asiago cheese.
• You can use avocado oil, olive oil, or coconut oil. Butter is not recommended as it tends to brown too quickly in the hot pan.
• Use an ovenproof skillet, such as a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
• When you’re ready to flip the chops over, use a thin-bladed metal spatula to loosen the crust from the pan.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels or a rag.
3. In a shallow bowl, stir together the pork rinds, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg.
5. Dip each pork chop into the egg to coat both sides, then dredge in the pork rind mixture on both sides.
6. Add the oil to a large ovenproof skillet and set over medium high heat.
7. Once hot, add the pork chops and fry each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
8. Transfer the whole skillet to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pork reaches 140F on an instant read thermometer.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes (they will continue to cook on the hot pan and reach 145 to 150F).

How to Get the Crust to Stick to Pork Chops

The key to getting your keto crust to stick to your pork chops is to make sure the pork chops are completely dry. Then dip them into the egg wash, which acts as a glue to keep the parmesan-pork rind mixture sticking to the pork chops. The quick sear gets that crust browned and crispy.

How to Cook Pork Chops Without Drying Them Out

This recipe is both pan fried AND oven baked, resulting in tender meat that has the perfect crust. It’s the ideal cooking method for parmesan crusted pork chops.

Carbs in Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

This keto parmesan crusted pork chop recipe has 1.3g of carbs and 0g of fiber per serving, resulting in 1.3g net carbs per pork chop.

Keto Breaded & Fried Pork Cutlets

These keto breaded & fried pork cutlets are an easy and delicious dinner that only uses 4 ingredients. The breading is gluten free and easy and makes the pork cutlets a nice and crispy.

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Ingredients for Keto Breaded & Fried Pork Cutlets

• Pork tenderloin
• Pork rinds
• Parmesan cheese
• Eggs

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cut your pork tenderloin into ½ inch pieces.
2. Place a piece of the pork into a baggie and pound with a meat tenderizer until thin. Do this to all the pieces of pork.
3. Crush the pork rinds so they are the consistency of bread crumbs. I did this in a mini food processor.
4. After you’ve got the breading ready, beat an egg in another shallow bowl.
5. Dip each piece of pork cutlet into the egg and then the breading then set aside.
6. Heat up your oil in a large saute pan and let get very hot.
7. Fry the pork cutlets for about 3 minutes per side then place them all in a baking dish.

Low Carb Italian Parmesan Breaded Pork Cutlets

These low carb Italian parmesan breaded pork cutlets are a super simple, super quick, and super tasty dinner recipe.

Ingredients for Low Carb Italian Parmesan Breaded Pork Cutlets

• Pork cutlets
• Italian dressing
• Parmesan cheese
• Seasoning
• Ghee or butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Dip each cutlet first in Italian dressing and then your seasoning/parmesan bowl to coat.
2. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to cook them in batches because it’s important not to crowd the pan.
3. Add 1 tbsp ghee or butter and let melt, then add your cutlets to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they reach 145F internally.

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