Pork Chops With Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Name: Pork Chops With Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound small fingerling potatoes; 2 cloves garlic; Kosher salt; 4 1/2 -inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each); 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; Freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3/4 cup apple cider; 1/4 cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

1 pound small fingerling potatoes
2 cloves garlic
Kosher salt
4 1/2 -inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup buttermilk

1
Put the potatoes and garlic in a saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt.
2
Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and continue cooking until tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Cover and set aside.
4
Meanwhile, rub both sides of the pork chops with the sage, and salt and pepper to taste.
5
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, then add 1 teaspoon olive oil and sear the chops until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
6
Transfer to a plate.
7
Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil.
8
Add the onion and apples and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the cider.
10
Return the chops to the skillet.
11
Cover and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
12
Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
13
Return the potatoes to the pan; add the buttermilk and mash, adding cooking liquid as needed.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Serve with the pork chops, onion and apples.
16
Drizzle with the pan juices.
17
Per serving: Calories 413; Fat 16 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 76 mg; Sodium 98 mg; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 26 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound small fingerling potatoes, 2 cloves garlic, Kosher salt, 4 1/2 -inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each), and more.

Yes, Pork Chops With Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Chops With Apples and Garlic Smashed Potatoes

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