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Written by Di Bauer November 25, 2002, Updated April 29, 2015
Johnny Appleseed Pork Chop Low-Carb Recipe
Low-Carb, Nut-Free
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Like Popeye and Olive Oyl, Batman and Robin, or peanut butter and jelly, some things just belong together. Pork and apples are just such an example. Let’s face it, if you’re living a low-carb lifestyle, you’re likely not eating many apples since they have a higher glycemic count that other fruits. Never fear, I’ve solved that problem for you. A day or 4 before you plan to make these delicious Johnny Appleseed Pork Chops, make a batch of Zapples in the crockpot and store the finished product in the fridge. Never fear, you will have plenty of Zapples left over for snacking or desserts. This pork chop recipe will take you right back to your childhood – your carefree days of pork chops and apples.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Low-Carb, Nut-Free
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Zapple slices
- 4 teaspoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Just Like Sugar Brown
- Non-stick spray
Instructions
- Place the pork chops in a nonstick sprayed shallow baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and bake at 350° F for 30 minutes.
- Uncover the pork chops, and place ¼ cup Zapple slices on top of each pork chop. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of butter and sprinkle ½ tablespoon Just Like Sugar Brown on top of each pork chop.
- Bake another 15 minutes.
- Serve
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chop and ¼ cup Zapple Slices
- Calories: 308
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 19g (169 Calories from Fat)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g (5g Net Carbs)
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
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