Pork Chops With Smashed Potatoes And Chimichurri Sauce Recipes

PORK CHOP RECIPE WITH SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 20 to 25 min. or until tender. Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add chops to drippings in skillet; cook on medium-high heat 3 min. on each side or until done (145°F). Transfer chops to plate, reserving drippings in skillet; cover chops to keep warm.
• Add broth to skillet; stir to scrape up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Add cream cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly with whisk. Stir in 1 Tbsp. chives.
• Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash to desired consistency. Stir in cheddar, bacon and remaining chives. Serve with meat and pan gravy.

SHIRRED POTATOES AND PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
• Whisk together the milk, flour, butter, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the mixture thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the white sauce from the heat.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat, and sear the pork chops on both sides in the hot skillet just until browned, about 5 minutes. Set the pork chops aside.
• Place about 2/3 of the shredded potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Potatoes should fill about 2/3 of the dish. Top with the seared pork chops, and top with the remaining shredded potatoes. Pour the white sauce over the casserole.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours.

PORK CHOPS WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°., Meanwhile, place the herbs, vinegar, garlic and seasonings in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add water; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with chops.

PORK CHOPS WITH CREAMY-CHIMICHURRI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Spoon half the Our Favorite Chimichurri into large bowl. Add mayo; whisk until blended. Add next 5 ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat 1 tsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add 3 chops; cook 4 min. on each side or until browned on both sides and done (145º F). Top each chop with 1 Tbsp. of the remaining Our Favorite Chimichurri; cover. Cook on low heat 3 min. Remove chops and juices from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil, chops and Our Favorite Chimichurri.
• Serve with the potato salad.

CHIMICHURRI ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F (215 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place cubed potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 5 minutes.
• Drain water from potatoes and pat potatoes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Return potatoes to the bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and generous pinches of salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the bottom and edges, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri by combining parsley, basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir together and let sit while potatoes finish baking.
• Remove potatoes from the oven and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add chimichurri to hot potatoes and mix until covered.