Baked Pork Chops with Asparagus

A perfect recipe for both the carnivore diet and the keto diet!

Savor Keto Baked Pork Chops with Asparagus—perfect for carnivore and keto diets. Juicy pork and crisp asparagus combine in this quick, delicious one-pan meal.

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Difficulty Level: Easy Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

-   1 ¼ pound bone-in pork chops

-   3 tablespoons olive oil

-   2 tablespoons ranch seasoning

-   0.33 pound asparagus

-   Sea salt

-  Freshly ground cracked pepper, to taste

Ingredients you will need:

In a container or zip lock bag, combine pork chops, oil, and ranch seasoning, coating them evenly.

Next, place the pork chops in an oven-safe dish and put them in the preheated oven. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.

Next, arrange the asparagus evenly over the meat and return it to the oven for 5 minutes.

Remove from the oven and serve!

One common hiccup when making this recipe is overcooking pork chops, which results in tough, dry meat. How to prevent this? Well, keep a close eye on the cooking time. And use a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the cut. We want an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Also, let the pork chops rest for a few minutes after baking. This allows them to soak in the juices and enhances their overall flavor and tenderness.

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