Sugar-Free Juicy Baked Pork Chops
Elevate your dinner game with these irresistibly flavorful **Sugar-Free Juicy Baked Pork Chops**—a guilt-free twist on a comfort food classic! Perfectly seasoned with a rich blend of fresh thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, and garlic, these bone-in pork chops are seared to a caramelized golden brown before being oven-baked to tender perfection. A splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a refreshing, tangy kick, while the absence of added sugar makes this dish both wholesome and health-conscious. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re a protein-packed choice for an easy weeknight meal or a special family dinner. Pair these juicy pork chops with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a well-rounded, mouthwatering feast. Keywords: sugar-free pork chops, healthy baked pork chops, juicy oven-baked pork chops, low-carb dinner ideas, quick pork recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, chopped rosemary, ground black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to ensure they sear properly.
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the pork chops.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until they have a golden-brown crust.
Once seared, remove the skillet from heat and add the juice of one lemon over the pork chops.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15-18 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve the pork chops with your choice of side dish, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 3839 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 197.4 g | 395% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2689 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
