Dinner: Asian Inspired Keto Pork Chops

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Asian Inspired Keto Pork Chops

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

4 Boneless Pork Chops
1 Medium Star Anise
1 Stalk Lemongrass (Peeled and diced)
4 Halved Garlic Cloves
1 Tbsp. Fish Sauce
1 Tbsp. Almond Flour
1/2 Tbsp. Sugar Free Ketchup
1/2 Tbsp. Sambal Chili Paste
1 1/2 tsp. Soy Sauce
1 tsp. Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp. Five Spice
1/2 tsp. Peppercorns

Instructions

1. Place the pork chops on a flat work surface and using a rolling pin wrapped in wax paper, pound to 1/2-inch thick.

2. Half your garlic cloves and keep them to the side.

2. Grind the peppercorns and star anise to a fine powder in a blender or using a mortar and pestle. Add the lemongrass and garlic, and pound or blend until a puree forms. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and five-spice powder and mix well.
3. Put the pork chops on a tray, add the marinade, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 1-2 hours.

4. Heat a pan to high and lightly coat your pork chops with almond flour.
5. Add the chops to the pan and let them sear on both sides, turning once. This should take about 2 minutes on each side, until a golden brown crust is formed.
6. Transfer to a cutting board and cut each chop into several strips.

7. To create a sauce, stir together the Sambal chili paste and sugar free ketchup. Easy and delicious!

8. Serve with Crisp Garlic Parmesan Green Beans or Low Carb Mashed Potatoes.