Keto pork with creamy parmesan sauce

Here's an easy recipe for Keto Pork with Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

Ingredients:

- **Boneless Pork Chop** (about 1 inch thick)

- **2 tablespoons olive oil** or butter

- **2 cloves garlic**, finely chopped.

- **1 cup heavy cream**

- **1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese**

- **1 teaspoon Dijon mustard** (optional, for extra flavor)

- **1/2 teaspoon paprika**

- **1/2 teaspoon dried thyme** (or Italian seasoning)

- **Salt and pepper** to taste

- **Fresh parsley**, chopped (for garnish)

 Directions:

1.Prepare the Pork:

- Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2.Sear the Pork:

Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

- Add the pork chops and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. (They don’t need to be fully cooked yet.)

3.Make the Sauce:

- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

- Pour in the heavy cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard (if using), and dried thyme. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

4.Combine and Simmer:

- Return the pork chops to the skillet, making sure they are coated in the sauce.

- Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the pork is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F or 63°C).

5. Serve:

- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

- Pair with steamed broccoli, cauliflower rice, or zucchini noodles for a great keto meal.

Enjoy your creamy and flavorful keto pork dish!