Whole30 Pork Chops
There is something so comforting and cozy about pork chops and apple sauce! Like after a cool fall day, everyone dressed in their matching Scandinavian sweaters, my husband laughing, the kids frolicking in piles of leaves, the baby giggling … hahahahahahahaha! Okay, back to reality! These pork chops are delicious any time, picture perfect fall days, or not!
Pro tips:
Be sure the chops are room temperature before preparing- when the meat is still very cold, it may cook unevenly
Pork can become dry very easily, using the bone-in chops help prevent the from cooking as quickly, and lock in the moisture
Use light extra virgin olive or avocado oil - this ensures the flavors of the chops are first and foremost, instead of an overwhelming taste of oil - especially because we’re using a considerable amount
Pork pairs well with something sweet- think apple sauce, cranberries or even leeks
Here’s why I LOVE these pork chops:
They are Whole30 and Paleo friendly
They are the perfect combination of hearty and cozy
They have all the flavor of being fried, but without the actual frying (or mess)
They are kid friendly, and they may possibly even ask for seconds
Ingredients:
4 large bone-in pork loin pork chops
1/2 teaspoon salt + a few pinches
1/4 teaspoon pepper + a few pinches
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (ensure it’s compliant)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups almond flour
3 eggs
8 tablespoon extra light virgin olive oil (approximately 1/2 cup)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
In a wide shallow bowl or dish, combine the Italian seasoning, salt, parsley, pepper, garlic and onion powder, oregano, basil and almond flour- use a fork to mix, ensuring all the seasonings are thoroughly combined
In a second wide shallow bowl (large enough to fit the chops) whisk eggs
Salt and pepper your chops- (pro tip: remember to make it rain/sprinkle from up high, this way the seasonings are evenly distributed)
Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl before transferring to breading mixture. Ensure the chop is thoroughly coated, and place on prepared baking sheet
Once all the chops are breaded, drizzle with 2 Tablespoons olive oil per chop- though this may seem like a lot, this is what gives it a fried flavor without the actual frying
Bake chops for 20 minutes, flip and bake for another 15-20 minutes (internal temperature should read 145 degrees F.).
These go so well with apple sauce and creamy mashed potatoes. Please be sure to share with me on Instagram, I would love to see how you like the recipe!
