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Posted February 5, 2018 Last Edited May 6, 2019 By Taryn

Baked Smothered Pork Chops – Low Carb, Paleo, THM S

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My Baked Smothered Pork Chops are covered with caramelized onions and mushrooms and a creamy sauce with hints of rosemary. They are rich and creamy despite being dairy free.

A baked smothered pork chop on a black plate on a woven placemat. Tomatoes and green beans on the side.

Baked Smothered Pork Chops – Low Carb, Paleo, THM S, Keto, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

There have been several times over the years that I’ve given up dairy. Whenever I have I really really miss it. I miss creamy comfort food.

I’ve been debating cutting back on dairy to try to start losing the baby weight from baby #5 so I’m trying to increase my meal options before jumping in.

A close up of a baked smothered pork chop

I really want a few rich and creamy dairy-free dinner options. I had the idea to make these Baked Smothered Pork Chops dairy free and they came out splendidly. You cannot taste the coconut cream at all. I’ll repeat, you cannot taste the coconut cream at all. No one in my family knew that the delicious sauce on these was coconut based. The onions and garlic hide all coconut flavor.

An overhead shot of a black plate with a baked smothered pork chop, green beans, and tomatoes.

The first time I made these the sauce was a little thin. With just a couple tweaks the next time it came out perfectly.

A side close up of a baked smothered pork chop

These Baked Smothered Pork Chops also taste just as good leftover. I ate them for lunch for a few days while recipe testing. Normally I get bored with leftovers but not this time.

Raw onions sliced and in a large white casserole dish with butter flavored coconut oil

My trick for these is to cook the onions, mushrooms, and garlic in the casserole dish and then remove them and add to the sauce. Next, you par-cook the pork. Drain any cooking liquid, top with that fantastic sauce you’ve been trying not to eat by the spoonful, and finish baking.

Caramelized onions in a white baking dish

Serve with some vegetables or a salad and you have a perfect, healthy, dairy free, and low carb meal.

A mixing bowl with the cooked vegetables in the sauce

By cooking the onions and garlic first they get nicely caramelized without dirtying a frying pan. You just need one mixing bowl and one casserole dish for this recipe.

The baked smothered pork chops in a white casserole dish

This was attempt number one. Delicious but too liquidy. Make sure to drain the cooking liquid from the pork and use a thickening agent in the sauce.

A baked smothered pork chop on a black plate with green beans and tomatoes

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Baked Smothered Pork Chops - Low Carb, Paleo, THM S
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

My Baked Smothered Pork Chops are covered with caramelized onions and mushrooms and a creamy sauce with hints of rosemary. They are rich and creamy despite being dairy free.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 439 kcal
Author: Taryn
Ingredients
  • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves  of garlic peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter flavored coconut oil
  • 4 large white mushrooms sliced
  • 5 oz can coconut cream
  • 2/3 cup mayo
  • 1 tsp  salt
  • 2 tsp  glucomannan  (or another thickening agent)
  • 1 tsp  dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp  black pepper
  • 8 boneless pork chops (about 3-4 pounds)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Put the onions, garlic, and coconut oil in a large casserole dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Add the mushrooms. Stir. Bake for another 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together the coconut cream, mayo, and seasonings.
  4. When the vegetables are softened and golden add them to the sauce. Set aside.
  5. Put the pork chops in the casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Drain the cooking liquid. Top with the sauce containing the onions and mushrooms. Bake for an additional 10-20 minutes or until the pork chops are cooked thoroughly.
Recipe Notes

Note: I cook pork chops to 155 degrees and then let them rest. This is a very interesting article about the temps necessary for cooking meat.

Nutrition Facts
Baked Smothered Pork Chops - Low Carb, Paleo, THM S
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Potassium 635mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin A 0.6%
Vitamin C 4.1%
Calcium 3%
Iron 7.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Dana says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    Very interested in trying out the glucomannan. Haven't used it before! Am curious if you think xanthum gum would be okay to use, and if so, would you use the same amount? I have that in my pantry now, so wouldn't have to wait for Amazon to deliver. ;-) Thanks for all of the work you do on your recipes. I have SEVERAL I want to try out!
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    • Taryn says

      February 27, 2018 at 5:33 pm

      Yes, they are normally interchangeable :)
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  2. Sarah Hardy says

    February 11, 2018 at 1:11 am

    I've been contemplating cutting down on dairy. I just did a FC and that opened my eyes a bit as well! These pork chops look fabulous!

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  3. Nicki says

    February 8, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Pork chops are on my menu this week. Might just have to use this recipe.
    Reply

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