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Ranch Pork Chops

Quickly pan seared pork chops get topped with a creamy, tangy, and herbal, sauce for a low fat, high protein meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword american, dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, pork, pork chop, protein sparing modified fast, PSMF, ranch
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 368kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless pork chops 2 chops
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter or butter flavored coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese 4% fat, omit for dairy-free
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Dry the pork chops well and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast iron pan over high heat and when hot, add the avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork chops and cook until well browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer to a serving plate and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
  • Add the broth, ranch seasoning, gelatin, and any juices that have accumulated on the serving plate. Boil until reduced by half, 3-5 minutes. Off heat, add cottage cheese, if using and transfer to a blender. Puree until completely smooth (skip this step if you are not using cottage cheese). Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour over the pork chops. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

This sauce does not reheat well, do not boil or separation can occur.
Protein:Energy Ratio: 3.24
Nutrition for dairy-free: Calories: 342 cal, Carbs: 4g, Fiber: 0g, Fat: 11g, Protein: 52g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 3.47
Nutrition for sauce alone: Calories: 54 cal, Carbs: 5g, Fiber: 0g, Fat: 1g, Protein: 4g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 0.67

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1127mg | Potassium: 977mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg