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    Home » Main Dish

    Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce

    Published: Feb 5, 2009 Last updated: Sep 23, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A sweet ginger maple sauce compliments the delicious pork steak, making this recipe a delicious fall recipe that is low in carbs.
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    Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce is a combination of sweet and spicy pork chop recipe that is ready in just under 30 minutes. The maple and ginger with spice blend offer up a savory sweetness with a kick.

    Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce
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    • Learning how to cook with pork
    • Tips for Success
    • What you need to make this recipe
    • Serving Suggestions
    • 📖 Recipe
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    This recipe for Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce is quick, easy, and loaded flavor. This tender and juicy pork recipe will become a regular on your dinner table.

    Learning how to cook with pork

    Pork has been a challenge for me because I wasn’t bought up eating it and I haven’t had a clue for the most part on how to cook it. I had to teach myself what I do know about cooking pork. This Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce recipe definitely was successful for me and I’m feeling a little more confident with pork steaks now!

    pork steak cut so you can see the cooked center

    I have maple syrup on hand all the time as my cousin makes it every year and I always buy a gallon. And, while I didn't grow up eating pork, one thing I knew was pork went well with maple syrup. I would get to eat bacon on occasion at my Nanny's house and loved to dip it in maple syrup. It was savory and sweet and so delicious!

    Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce on a plate with brussels sprouts in the back

    Tips for Success

    There are several reasons this recipe is considered a success for me and I want to share them with you so you can do the same thing.

    • Be sure to dry rub the pork steaks with the spices. Doing this will give the pork a really gorgeous browned color as it sears in the pan.
    • Don't use cooking spray. I know cooking spray has become a modern convenience, but honestly, this recipe needs some fat. The cooking spray doesn't cut it for me.
    • Don't overcook the pork. Once it has been pan-seared and starts to simmer, set the timer for 8 minutes. Check the temperature with a thermometer. The temperature for the doneness of pork is from 145-160 degrees. I like my thermometer to register 155 when I remove the steaks.
    • This recipe is Paleo and Pure maple syrup works in it. If your Keto, then use sugar-free maple syrup. No matter what our diet, don't skip this Ginger Maple Sauce, it's a perfect compliment.

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    Pork steak simmering in the skillet

    What you need to make this recipe

    I like to use only the best quality ingredients to make our food. After all, it is very true that you are what you eat!

    The Pork: I like to buy the pork that I know is going to have exceptional tenderness and great flavor. Choose a premium, all-natural pork with no added hormones.

    The Sweetener: If you are Paleo, then go ahead and use pure maple syrup. It is the best. However, on Keto, you are not allowed to consume pure maple syrup. I highly recommend a sugar-free maple syrup to replace it.

    The Spices: Make sure your spices are not past the expiration date. Anything that sits in your pantry for too long will eventually lose its potency.

    The Fat: My recommended fat to use in this recipe is ghee or olive oil.

    A knife cutting into the pork steak on the plate

    Serving Suggestions

    Many people like to serve this type of meal with rice. Since rice is not allowed on Paleo or Keto, I recommend serving this with either a bowl of cauliflower rice or this Garlic Mashed Cauliflower recipe.

    Garlic Mashed Cauliflower with Browned Butter in a serving bowl

    If you are not following a low carb diet, these Mashed Potatoes are the best!

    For a vegetable side dish, I recommend these Cheese and Herb Stuffed Artichokes. This is a microwave recipe that uses the broiler at the end to brown the cheesy topping.

    Sweet Potato Stacks with Parmesan Sage Topping

    These Browned Butter Sweet Potato Stacks would complement the Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce nicely, as well as this Roasted Acorn Squash recipe.

    Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Browned Butter and Crispy Sage

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    When you make this recipe, please comment below and let me know what you think. I'd love it if you tag me on Instagram @grumpyshoneybunch or #grumpyshoneybunch so I can see your photos!

    If you love this recipe, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating

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    Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A sweet ginger maple sauce compliments the delicious pork steak, making this recipe a delicious fall recipe that is low in carbs.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 288 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 4 bone-in pork loin chops 6 oz each
    • ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • ¼ cup maple syrup or sugar-free maple syrup

    Instructions
     

    • In a small skillet over medium-low heat, cook onion in 2 teaspoons oil until golden brown and very tender, about 10 minutes. Add ginger; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
    • Meanwhile, combine the chili powder, salt pepper, and cinnamon; rub over both sides of pork chops.
    • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chops in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
    • Add the broth, syrup and onion mixture. Brint to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is tender.
    • Remove chops and keep warm.
    • Bring broth mixture to a boil; cook uncovered until liquid is thickened and reduced to ½ cup. Serve chops with rice and sauce.

    Notes

    Make this keto and use sugar-free maple syrup. The total carbs will change to 8.7 and net carbs will be 3.7.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 10g
    Keyword Ginger Maple Pork, Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Dian

      September 06, 2021 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      The combination of spices was amazing. My family frowned when I told them the ingredients but when they tasted it, they devoured it down to the last drop. And they added it to the request box of great recipes. Thank you. Your new fan.

      Reply
      • Shelby Law Ruttan

        September 07, 2021 at 6:54 am

        Hi Dian, thank you so much for sharing your experience with this recipe. It is one of my favorites too! I hope you enjoy more recipes from my website. Shelby

        Reply
    2. Peter M

      February 08, 2009 at 4:01 pm

      What a neat combo of ingredients...ginger, maple and cinnamon. I'm thinking a spot of mustard would work in here to!

      Reply
    3. The Food Site

      February 07, 2009 at 5:35 pm

      Healthy pork, now that's a first one for me. This recipe sure do looks and sounds great.
      ~Foong~

      Reply
    4. Talita

      February 07, 2009 at 10:13 am

      Wow! How lucky you were!! I'd love to win that candies!

      Reply
    5. Tangled Noodle

      February 06, 2009 at 1:36 pm

      The ginger maple sauce sounds wonderful! I bet it would pair up nicely with chicken and seafood as well.

      Reply
    6. pigpigscorner

      February 06, 2009 at 10:30 am

      Looks really yummy! Love the ginger and maple syrup sauce!

      Reply
    7. Cristine

      February 06, 2009 at 9:23 am

      I love pork chops. These look delicious!!!

      Reply
    8. Jenny

      February 06, 2009 at 6:06 am

      Great looking recipe Shelby! I just bought some pork chops on sale yesterday, I think I just found out what to do with them! Yeah for the candy!!

      Reply
    9. Marc @ NoRecipes

      February 06, 2009 at 5:52 am

      MMmmmm ginger and pork are a great combo!

      Reply
    10. Olga

      February 06, 2009 at 4:13 am

      I decided I'm only making pork tenderloin...I'm not really good with anything else 😉

      Reply
    11. Meg

      February 06, 2009 at 3:21 am

      That ginger maple sauce sounds amazing!

      Reply
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