Y’hello, Beastie! Get ready to elevate your meal prep game with this simple yet flavor-packed dish—Glazed Pork Chops with Cauliflower. Juicy, pan-seared pork chops bathed in a sweet-savory glaze, paired with fluffy steamed cauliflower. It’s high-protein, low-carb, and ridiculously easy to make.
Because who has time for complicated recipes? Not us. Let’s beast it!
WHAT YOU NEED
- Pork chops — 16 oz (4 oz per chop)
- Cauliflower florets — 8 cups
- Hoisin sauce — 1 tablespoon
- Beef stock — 250 ml (about 1 cup)
- Coconut oil — 2 tablespoons
- White scallions — 4, finely chopped
- Green onions — For garnish (because we eat with our eyes too)
- Salt and pepper — For taste*
*Feel free to add more spices than this. I personally do, as I find just salt and pepper too bland for my taste buds.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Steam that cauliflower!
Pop the florets into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for about 5-6 minutes until fork-tender. Set aside and try not to snack on them… yet. - Sear those chops!
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with a little salt and pepper (because we season around here), then sear for about 3-4 minutes per side until beautifully golden brown. Remove and let them rest. They’ve worked hard. - Sauté the scallions.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the pan, toss in the white scallions, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. - Make the magic happen.
Pour in the beef stock and hoisin sauce, stirring well. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens into a rich, glossy glaze. Bring back the pork.
Return the pork chops to the pan, spoon that luscious sauce over them, and let them soak up the flavor for about 2 minutes.Plate it up!
Divide the cauliflower into four meal prep containers (or plates, if you’re diving in now). Nestle a glazed pork chop next to it, drizzle extra sauce on top, and sprinkle with green onions for that final touch.Enjoy now or later.
If meal-prepping, let everything cool before sealing it up. If eating immediately, well… take a bite and thank yourself for making something this good.
- Steam that cauliflower!
NUTRITION FACTS
This recipe serves 4, and the macros per serving are as follows:
Calories: 305 | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Carbs: 10g
This is how we fuel up—simple, powerful, and full of flavor. Now it’s your turn, Beastie. Make this recipe and come back in the comments to let us know how it went for you. And if you would like more pork chop recipes, this one is another banger.