For a bread-lover like myself, going low-carb is like asking me to give up a favorite child. However, these tasty pork dishes sock so much flavor to the plate that the absence of bread or rice is hardly noticeable. The food is plenty filling (with lots of meat, fats, and veggies), but free of simple carbohydrates.
Thinking about going low-carb? Try out one of these ideas to see how easy it can be.
1. Pork chops with butter-poached apples (h/t Emma Eats and Explores)
Pork chops and apples are a classic combination. The savory bite of a pork chop paired with the sweet and tart apple provides a great taste. This dish feels light. It's low-carb, gluten-free and free of refined sugars. Put this one in the win-win pile.
Pork chops and apples are a classic combination. The savory bite of a pork chop paired with the sweet and tart apple provides a great taste. This dish feels light. It's low-carb, gluten-free and free of refined sugars. Put this one in the win-win pile.
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2. Garlic butter pork chops (h/t Real House Moms)
This one-pan wonder uses lemon, mushroom, and onions to enhance the flavor of the pork chop. If you're stilling feeling munchy, consider adding a side salad or roasted veggies as a side.
This one-pan wonder uses lemon, mushroom, and onions to enhance the flavor of the pork chop. If you're stilling feeling munchy, consider adding a side salad or roasted veggies as a side.
3. Low-carb parmesan dijon pork chops (h/t 730 Sage Street)
Parmesan and mustard on pork chops may sound like an odd combination, but the pair enhances the savory flavor of the pork. Dijon mustard can be a bit strong, so try mixing it with a little greek yogurt.
Parmesan and mustard on pork chops may sound like an odd combination, but the pair enhances the savory flavor of the pork. Dijon mustard can be a bit strong, so try mixing it with a little greek yogurt.
4. Velvet pork chops (h/t Southern Plate)
The broth, butter and cream sauce make this dish. It's simple to make (using the drippings from your cooked chops), and you only need one pan. Include a few roasted veggies for a filling, low-carb meal.
The broth, butter and cream sauce make this dish. It's simple to make (using the drippings from your cooked chops), and you only need one pan. Include a few roasted veggies for a filling, low-carb meal.
5. Jalapeno popper smothered pork chops (h/t I Breathe I'm Hungry)
If you like a little bit of spice, this low-carb pork dish is a winner. Just imagine jalapeno peppers, cream cheese, salsa verde and cheddar cheese. On top of a pork chop. Yum! If jalapenos are too hot, swap the pepper out for a less spicy alternative (like a pepperoncini or banana peppers).
If you like a little bit of spice, this low-carb pork dish is a winner. Just imagine jalapeno peppers, cream cheese, salsa verde and cheddar cheese. On top of a pork chop. Yum! If jalapenos are too hot, swap the pepper out for a less spicy alternative (like a pepperoncini or banana peppers).
6. Shredded taco pork (h/t Peace, Love and Low Carb)
Not only is this dish low-carb, but it's also slow-cooker friendly. Just toss your pork roast in the slow cooker with a few spices and let it go for up eight hours. Create your taco salad by throwing the pork over some greens with your favorite toppings.
Not only is this dish low-carb, but it's also slow-cooker friendly. Just toss your pork roast in the slow cooker with a few spices and let it go for up eight hours. Create your taco salad by throwing the pork over some greens with your favorite toppings.
7. Low carb pork lettuce wraps (h/t Easy Health Living)
Seasoned pork atop bib lettuce is a simple way to cut carbs and still enjoy some of your favorite flavors. The Korean Barbecue sauce, garlic, pepper, and mushrooms work well with the meat. You won't even miss the rice or tortilla.
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