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This easy Cajun Pork Chops and Fried Cabbage dish is the easiest one pan, 30 minute meal! At just 3.7 net carbs this is a low carb, keto approved dinner you will love! #keto

Cajun Pork Chops with Fried Cabbage (Keto + One Pan)

Annie
This easy Cajun Pork Chops and Fried Cabbage dish is the easiest one pan, 30 minute meal! At just 3.7 net carbs this is a low carb, keto approved dinner you will love!
4.60 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course One Pan
Cuisine Keto
Servings 4 servings
Calories 352 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Cajun Seasoning Rub

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For the Pork Chops and Fried Cabbage

  • 4 pork chops boneless or bone in, your choice
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ head chopped cabbage about 3 heaping cups
  • ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix the cajun spice rub together in a small bowl. Rub the mix generously on each side of the pork chops, set them aside.
  • Heat a 12 inch skillet (cast iron preferably) and one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sear the pork chops 2-3 minutes on each side until they are browned and the spice mix has formed a flavorful crust. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
  • Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.

    Add one tablespoon of butter , minced garlic and three cups of chopped cabbage to the skillet. The skillet will be quite full so lightly stir but allow the cabbage to reduce a bit, usually 3-4 minutes.
  • Then add the broth, salt and pepper to taste and stir well. Allow the cabbage to cook, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes. When it has reduce and become tender add one tablespoon of butter, stir and top with the cajun pork chops.
  • Place a lid on the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook 10 minutes or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

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Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings (1 pork chop + 3/4 cup fried cabbage), and each serving has 3.7 net carbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pork chop + 3/4 cup cabbageCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 5.1gProtein: 48.4gFat: 14.4gCholesterol: 147.9mgSodium: 790.3mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 2.6g
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