Oven-Baked Pork Chops with Cauliflower Mash

Oven-Baked Pork Chops with Cauliflower Mash

· 45 min · Pork · gluten-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein

360 cal 44g protein 1g carbs 20g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 2 bone-in pork chops
  • 1 head cauliflower florets
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the internal temp reads 145°F.
  6. While the pork is cooking, steam the cauliflower florets until tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. Drain and mash the cauliflower with 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper until smooth.
  8. Serve the pork chops with cauliflower mash on the side.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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