Day 3 Lunch: Grilled Pork Chops + Butter-Sautéed Mushrooms
Prep Time:
5 Minutes
Cook Time:
12-15 Minutes
Serves:
1
Level:
Intermediate
About the Recipe
Juicy grilled pork chops paired with buttery sautéed mushrooms. This hearty lunch is quick to prepare and deeply satisfying, highlighting classic meat-centric flavors.
Ingredients
Grilled Pork Chops:
1 thick-cut pork chop (8-10 oz), bone-in or boneless
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Butter-Sautéed Mushrooms:
1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini, white button, or shiitake)
1 tablespoon butter (grass-fed preferred)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Grilled Pork Chops:
Season Chop: Season pork chop generously on both sides with sea salt and pepper.
Grill Pork Chop: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill pork chop about 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through (145°F internal temp) and nicely browned.
Cooking Tip: Rest pork chop for 3-5 minutes after grilling to retain juices.
Butter-Sautéed Mushrooms:
Cook Mushrooms: Melt butter gently in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking Tip: Cook mushrooms in a single layer to achieve nice browning instead of steaming.
Plate & Serve: Serve grilled pork chop alongside sautéed mushrooms immediately.
Tasty Mushroom Options:
Cremini: Mild, slightly nutty and earthy flavor.
Shiitake: Rich, savory umami taste and meaty texture.
Oyster: Delicate, subtly sweet, and velvety.
Portobello: Hearty, bold, and steak-like.
Maitake (Hen of the Woods): Earthy, aromatic, and robust flavor.
Meat Lover’s Flavor Boost Options:
Garlic Butter: Add minced garlic to butter while sautéing mushrooms for extra depth of flavor.
Fresh Thyme: Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves into mushrooms for aromatic brightness.
Creamy Mushroom Sauce (optional dairy): Stir a tablespoon of heavy cream into mushrooms after cooking for added richness.
Bacon Crumbles: Add cooked bacon crumbles atop mushrooms or pork chop for extra savory crunch.
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Meal Plan by American Diabetes Society