Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Juicy Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 2 Pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
• 4 Potatoes (medium size, peeled and chopped)
• 2 Carrots (sliced into rounds)
• 2 tbsp Butter (for mashing potatoes)
• 0.25 cup Milk (for creaminess)
• 2 tbsp Cooking oil (for frying)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Mixed herbs or meat seasoning (for the pork chops)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes and cut them into even-sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water.

2. 2

   Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

3. 3

   While the potatoes cook, wash and peel the carrots, then slice them into rounds.

4. 4

   Season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and your preferred meat seasoning or herbs.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side depending on thickness.

6. 6

   In a separate small pan, sauté the sliced carrots with a little oil or butter and a pinch of salt until they reach your desired tenderness.

7. 7

   Once the potatoes are done, drain the water completely. Mash the potatoes while still hot.

8. 8

   Add butter and milk to the mashed potatoes. Stir vigorously until the potatoes are creamy and smooth (or leave a few lumps if you prefer texture).

9. 9

   Plate the creamy mashed potatoes alongside the juicy pork chops and sautéed carrots. Serve immediately.

Notes

The author emphasizes that seasoning is the most important part of the meat preparation. For the potatoes, you can adjust the amount of milk and butter to reach your preferred level of creaminess.

Nutrition per serving

• Main Course
• Comfort Food
• Pork
• Potatoes
• Dinner
• Pan-Seared
• Home Cooking