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prep time
15 min
cook time
1 h 0 min
ready time
1 h 15 min
Best Paleo Pan-Seared Jerk Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Juicy, fatty, thick pork chops are slathered with a homemade jerk seasoning blend that is spicy and full of herbaceous notes from parsley and thyme. The pork chops are pan-seared on both sides until nicely golden brown and caramelized. The perfectly pan-seared protein is paired with mashed sweet potatoes, seasoned lightly with cinnamon and served with perfectly cooked but still crunchy green beans. This recipe is best for weeknight or weekend meals as it is quick and easy to make. Despite the addition of sweet potatoes, this dish is still easy on glucose levels as there is plenty of fat and protein in each portion.
What is the best pork to use?
We like to source pasture-raised pork as pork raised this way tends to have a higher level of Vitamin D and other minerals in the fat. The flavor of the meat is outstanding as well!
Can I use other types of sweet potatoes?
Yes, feel free to substitute the orange sweet potatoes with other sweet potatoes like Murasaki or purple sweet potatoes to add variety.
Can I grill the pork chops?
Yes, omit the tablespoon of lard for the pan-searing process, and grill the pork chops to an internal temperature of 145 F over a medium-high flame.
To make the ultimate pairing, serve this with other Paleo recipes like our Best Paleo Keto Avocado Smoothie:
https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe-detail/ug:28f8991c-2e1c-2d58-7f28-5a890a9f146f/best-paleo-keto-avocado-smoothie
Net Carbs
28 g
Fiber
6.6 g
Total Carbs
34.8 g
Protein
42.6 g
Fats
21.3 g
504 cals
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Ingredients
Sweet potato, baked
1.25 lb
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp
Cinnamon
0.25 tsp
Garlic powder
0.5 tbsp
Cayenne
1 tsp
Onion powder
1 tsp
Thyme, fresh
1 tsp, chopped
Parsley, dried
1 tsp
Salt, sea salt
1 tsp
Paprika
0.5 tsp
Allspice, ground
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.25 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
0.25 tsp
Nutmeg Ground
0.25 tsp
Cinnamon
0.25 tsp
Lard
1 tbsp
Pork chops, rib (rib eye), cured, no visible fat eaten
1.5 lb
Green beans (string beans), raw
6 oz
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp
Salt, sea salt
1 tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 7
1 h 15 min
Step 1
Preheat an oven to 400 F (210 C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Drizzle them with olive oil and rub the oil over the skins. Bake them for about one hour until softened. You can bake them while you prep the pork chops to save time.Step 2
Dry off the pork chops with a paper towel. Discard the paper towels. Then, mix all the dry spices and herbs to make the jerk seasoning. These seasonings include garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme leaves (you can also use dried), dried parsley, sea salt, paprika, ground allspice, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon.Step 3
Season the pork chops on both sides evenly. Rub the spices into the meat. Set the meat aside.Step 4
Preheat a 12” nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in one tablespoon of lard. Then, sear the meat on the first side for 1-2 minutes, turning the heat down slightly. Make sure the first side is seared nicely before flipping.Step 5
Flip and cook on the second side for 1-2 minutes. The sweet potatoes should be cooked at this point. Turn the oven temperature down to 350 F (180 C). Finish the pork chops in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 145 F (about 5-7 minutes depending on the thickness of the chops).Step 6
Prepare the green beans by washing them in a medium-sized heatproof bowl. Drain the water off. It is ok if there is some residual water as this will help steam the beans during the cooking process. Microwave them for 2 minutes with plastic wrap overthe bowl to help steam them. Once cooked, drizzle them with one teaspoon of olive oil and ⅛ tsp sea salt or to taste.Step 7
Serve the warm pork chops with the mashed potatoes (to make these remove the skins and mash them with ¼ tsp ground cinnamon). Serve the green beans on the side.
Comments
amstene a year ago
Really appreciate this full meal idea for myself who needs the pork chop and green beans and my husband who will very much appreciate the mashed sweet potatoes. Thanks for taking the time to add it.
MirthfulArugula690418 2 years ago
This is more paleo than keto! I substituted mashed cauliflower
Engwmn a month ago
The hint that it's paleo is in the title of the recipe.
The-Polly 2 years ago
Sweet potatoes are not keto!
MegRob1987 a year ago
I think people forget that this app is not only for Keto. I do not do Keto and use this app religiously. It is, however, considered a "low-carb" meal for those of us who do low-carb and intermittent fasting. 😊
StupendousArugula583379 2 years ago
What a really nice absolutely keto meal that definitely wouldn’t kick you out of ketosis in one bite