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CarnivoreButter-Basted Pork Chops
Thick pork chops seared in a hot pan and basted with butter and salt.
0g
net carbs
48g
protein
55g
fat
690
kcal
The keto read
0g net carbs per serving
Thick pork chops seared in a hot pan and basted with butter and salt.
Ingredients
2 servings
Pork chops (bone-in, thick cut)500 g
Beef tallow15 g
Butter30 g
Sea salt1 tsp
Method
1
Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels and season all sides generously with the sea salt.
2
Melt the beef tallow in a heavy cast iron skillet over high heat until the pan is very hot.
3
Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear without moving them for 3 to 4 minutes to form a deep crust.
4
Flip the pork chops, add the butter to the pan, and tilt the skillet to spoon the melted butter over the chops.
5
Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes while basting constantly, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
6
Remove the chops from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
The keto read
Why this lands at 0g net carbs
Built almost entirely from animal foods — no sugar, starch, or high-carb plants — so the carb count stays effectively at zero. With 48g protein and 55g fat per serving, it reads as a clean carnivore plate.
Common questions
Is Butter-Basted Pork Chops keto?▾
Butter-Basted Pork Chops has 0g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Butter-Basted Pork Chops?▾
690 calories, 48g protein, 55g fat, and 0g net carbs per serving.
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