Today is a really easy day. Bethany decided when we went to the store she wanted pork chops tonight for dinner and corn. We picked up a pack of boneless sirloin pork chops there was not too thin but you can also use them, just adjust for maybe 2 per person. This is a really easy dinner and not one that needs to be watched constantly.
Entree:
4 boneless sirloin pork chops
salt
pepper
Mashed Potatoes:
5 medium potatoes peeled and diced
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cream
1/4 2% milk
salt
pepper
Corn:
Frozen Corn
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup water
Lets start with the first thing. You need to peel the potatoes and dice them, not too small or they will cook apart and not too big as they will take too long. Chefs say that you should make sure they are all the same size but I have never taken that much time to make them the same size so they cook at the same rate. They are potatoes.
Fill pan with water to cover the potatoes and cover with a lid.
You have an option here, you can start the pork chops and cook slow or wait, I suggest to put them on now. Add a few tablespoons of oil to the bottom of the pan, make sure to let the pan get hot before adding the pork chops. Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook until the pan releases the meat. If it sticks wait, the pan will let go.
Turn when lightly browned reduce heat and add a cup of chicken or vegetable broth. Cover and simmer. This is make the meat tender and add flavor. If you want to add more add rosemary.
Corn: well put that in a pan with 1/2 cup water and butter and cover to medium-low heat.
Turn the pork chops from time to time. When potatoes are done remove the lid from the pork chops and turn to medium heat to allow to the liquid to cook away and brown the meat.
In a medium bowl add potatoes, butter, salt and pepper. If you have a potato ricer them you can use it. If not use a regular old hand mixer. Blend the potatoes and add the cream slowly. Continue to blend on high and add the milk. If the potatoes are too stiff add more milk.
The corn should be done, the potatoes are finished, and the pork chops should be browned. Now all you have to do is enjoy. Serve with a wheat roll.
This was a pretty simple meal to make and doesn’t take long. Hope you all enjoy
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