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Get the Recipe: Cajun Smothered Pork Chops (Whole30 & Paleo)
These Cajun Smothered Pork Chops are bursting with bold flavors! The pork is incredibly tender and perfectly seasoned. The peppers, onions, and sauce add the right amount of kick!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops boneless
- 1/4 cup Cajun Seasoning see note
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup white onion diced
- 1/2 cup red pepper sliced
- 1/2 cup green pepper sliced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup Coconut aminos see note
- 1 cup water
- green onions to garnish
Instructions
- First, season both sides of pork chops liberally with Cajun seasoning.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once oil is heated, place pork chops in skillet.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 minutes. Remove pork to a plate.
- Next, add in onions and peppers to the same skillet.
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on low or until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add pork chops back into skillet. Add minced garlic, coconut aminos and water into skillet.
- Then, turn heat to medium high and bring mixture to a light boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened and pork is cooked through.
- Finally, remove from heat and garnish with green onions if desired.
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Notes
- This is my recipe for Gluten Free Cajun seasoning.
- Coconut aminos can be replaced with gluten free soy sauce for a non Whole30 and Paleo option.
- If using bone in pork chops, cooking time will increase. Pork is done when its internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon tapioca flour (or cornstarch) and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Pour this into skillet while pork is simmering.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, add pork chops and sauce to skillet over low heat. Cook until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Potassium
771mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3983IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3983IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.