Pork Chops with Praline Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Pork Chops with Praline Sauce
30 min.
4
508kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pork Chops with Praline Sauce, a dish that perfectly marries savory and sweet flavors. This gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it also serves as a fantastic centerpiece for any lunch or dinner gathering. With each serving clocking in at 508 calories, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the rich praline sauce, made from a luscious blend of brown sugar, butter, and evaporated milk, which creates a creamy texture that beautifully complements the juicy pork chops. The addition of chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, elevating the dish to new heights. Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the pork chops sizzle in the frying pan, creating a golden-brown crust that seals in all the juices.

This recipe is perfect for both seasoned cooks and kitchen novices alike, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside your favorite vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Dive into this delicious fusion of flavors and textures, and let your taste buds revel in the goodness of Pork Chops with Praline Sauce!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 0.3 cup plus light
  • 0.8 cup evaporated milk 
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  •  pork chops 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork chops until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan; stir the brown sugar into the melted butter until smooth.
  3. Add the evaporated milk and stir; bring the mixture to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Stir the corn syrup into the milk mixture; fold the pecans into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories508kcal
Protein25.55%
Fat36.23%
Carbs38.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.75
Glycemic Load
3.14
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
19.487826046736%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.73mg
Delphinidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.38mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:508.47kcal
25.42%
Fat:20.66g
31.78%
Saturated Fat:7.67g
47.95%
Carbohydrates:49.04g
16.35%
Net Carbohydrates:48.38g
17.59%
Sugar:48.06g
53.4%
Cholesterol:111.01mg
37%
Sodium:157.82mg
6.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.78g
65.56%
Selenium:46.21µg
66.02%
Vitamin B1:0.97mg
64.91%
Vitamin B3:10.91mg
54.54%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
51.11%
Phosphorus:419.57mg
41.96%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
23.96%
Potassium:708.55mg
20.24%
Zinc:2.85mg
19.03%
Manganese:0.34mg
16.82%
Calcium:163.91mg
16.39%
Magnesium:57.18mg
14.3%
Vitamin B5:1.37mg
13.75%
Vitamin B12:0.79µg
13.2%
Copper:0.18mg
8.86%
Iron:1.13mg
6.27%
Vitamin A:209.57IU
4.19%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.89%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.84%
Fiber:0.65g
2.62%
Folate:5.66µg
1.41%
Vitamin C:0.97mg
1.18%
Source:Allrecipes