Butter-Basted Pork Chops

Carnivore Keto Low-Carb High-Protein

Butter-Basted Pork Chops costs about $7.72 to make ($1.93 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 521 calories, 47 g protein, and 1 g net carbs. Total time: 20 min.

• 47 g protein/serving
• 521 calories/serving
• 1 g net carbs
• 20 min total time
• Easy difficulty

Thick pork chops seared hard, then basted in foaming butter until glossy. Three ingredients, one pan, and pork chops are consistently among the cheapest cuts at the meat counter.

What it costs

How to make it

1. Pat the chops very dry and salt generously on both sides. Let them sit 15 minutes if you have time.
2. Sear in a hot dry skillet 3-4 minutes per side until well browned.
3. Lower the heat, add butter and smashed garlic, tilt the pan, and spoon the foaming butter over the chops for 1-2 minutes.
4. Rest 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.

Nutrition per serving

Substitutions

• Pork chops, boneless → Chicken thighs, boneless skinless — saves $0.60/serving, −7 g protein. same method, same pan, cheaper per pound

Make it cheaper

Bone-in chops usually run a dollar less per pound and stay juicier — just add a couple of minutes per side and account for the bone weight.

Common questions

How much does it cost to make Butter-Basted Pork Chops?

About $7.72 total, or $1.93 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.

How much protein is in Butter-Basted Pork Chops?

Each serving has roughly 47 g of protein (521 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.

How can I make Butter-Basted Pork Chops cheaper?

Bone-in chops usually run a dollar less per pound and stay juicier — just add a couple of minutes per side and account for the bone weight.

Do leftovers of Butter-Basted Pork Chops keep well?

Good — slice cold over salad, or reheat gently in the pan butter.

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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.