Ingredients for Single Meal
- 1 - tsp paprika
- 1 - Tbsp chili powder
- 1 - tsp garlic powder
- 1 - tsp onion powder
- 1/2 - tsp crushed red pepper
- 4 - boneless pork chops
- - Salt and pepper
- Side: - cauliflower rice**
- Side: - veggies**
- 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and crushed red pepper. Sprinkle a little of the dry rub into the base of the prepared baking dish and place the pork chops and rub into the dry rub in the baking dish. Then sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the pork chops.
- Press the rest of the dry rub onto the top of the pork chops, coating them well.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chops. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. (Thinner chops can take as little as 25 minutes, and thicker chops up to 40 minutes. Bake until internal temperature reaches 145 F.)
- Cook the cauliflower rice, as directed.
- Prepare veggies.
- Serve Firecracker Pork Chops with rice and veggies.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
- In a small bowl, mix up the rub for both meals by combining 2 tsp paprika, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder and 1 tsp crushed red pepper.
To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- Salt and pepper
- Half of the rub onto the pork chops in each bag
Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the baking dish and baking as directed.
Special notes
Alternative cooking method: Grill the marinated pork chops for 5 to 8 minutes per side, or until 145 F internal temp. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Cooking time will vary depending on thickness of the pork chop.
Dairy-Free Modifications
Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides.
Gluten-Free Modifications
Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.
Printable Label Recipe Title
Firecracker Pork Chops {Keto}
Printable Label Instructions
Thaw completely before transferring pork chops to baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 25 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through.
Serve with cauliflower rice and veggies.
