Keto Creamy Mushroom Pork (Printable)

Tender pork chops in creamy mushroom sauce with roasted radishes, perfect for a satisfying low-carb dinner.

# What you need:

→ Pork Chops and Seasoning

01 - 4 bone-in pork chops, 1 inch thick
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Roasted Radishes

06 - 1 pound radishes, trimmed and halved
07 - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Creamy Mushroom Sauce

11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
15 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
16 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
17 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
19 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss radishes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
02 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
03 - Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
05 - In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until mushrooms are browned and moisture evaporates.
06 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
07 - Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Return pork chops and any accumulated juices to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
09 - Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve pork chops with creamy mushroom sauce and roasted radishes on the side.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The sauce is so buttery and rich you'll forget you're eating keto, yet it genuinely fits the lifestyle.
  • Radishes taste almost like roasted potatoes when they caramelize, giving you that comfort-food satisfaction without the carb guilt.
  • Everything cooks in one skillet and a sheet pan—cleanup is mercifully simple.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the pork chops, you'll steam them instead of searing them, and they'll taste steamed—it's the difference between meh and memorable.
  • The sauce will seem thin while simmering, but it keeps thickening as it cools slightly; resist the urge to cook it longer or you'll break the cream.
03 -
  • Let your pork chops rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking so they sear evenly instead of having a cold center.
  • If your sauce breaks or separates, whisk in a tablespoon of cold broth or cream to bring it back together—don't panic.
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