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Whole30 Creamy Italian Skillet Pork Chops

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork chops, trimmed
  • 4 tbsp ghee divided
  • 1/3 C almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning, divided
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 C chicken stock
  • 1/2 C cashew cream see notes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • fresh thyme optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Dry mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning. 
    Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Then dredge them thoroughly in dry mixture. Heat 2 tablespoons gheein a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Once the pan is hot, add pork chops. Now sear them by cooking for 3-4 minutes per side for a total of 6-8 minutes. First side is cooked on medium high. But when cooking on the second side, reduce the heat to medium. After searing is done, remove pork from heat and transfer to a plate. If there is almond flour residue in the pan, carefully use a paper towel to wipe out the skillet. 
    Return skillet to heat and add an addition 2 tbps of ghee along with the shallot and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
    Add the chicken stock & lemon using the liquid to deglaze the pan before adding in the cashew cream. Add salt, pepper & 1 tsp italian seasoning. Bring to a quick boil before reducing the heat to low. 
    Add the pork chops back to the pan, and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of your chops. 
    Plate & drizzle some sauce over your pork & enjoy!

Notes

For Cashew Cream: Boil 1/2 C raw cashews, until soft. About 7 minutes. Strain.  Add to a blender with 1/2 C of water. Blend until smooth.