Pork with Ginger Maple Sauce
A sweet ginger maple sauce compliments the delicious pork steak, making this recipe a delicious fall recipe that is low in carbs.
Servings 4
Calories 288kcal
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: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 10g
