Pork, Apple & Potato Saute (And Bake) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Uses a few boxed ingredients...not for a all, but it sounds easy and tasty for a weeknight or whenever you don't want to fuss too much. From Family Circle magazine. Says this is high fiber. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs boneless center cut pork chops |
1 (4 1/2 ounce) box crispy potatoes, roasted garlic and herb, betty crocker makes it |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
2 tablespoons oil |
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into thin wedges |
1 cup frozen green pea |
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place chops on a cutting board.
3. Remove seasoning packet from the potato package; sprinkle 1/2 teaspoons of the seasoning on the chops, reserving the rest, and then sprinkle chops with the pepper.
4. Heat the oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes and add the chops.
5. Cook the chops 3 minutes on one side until nicely browned and flip over and cook the other side about 2 minutes until browned.
6. Move pork to a baking sheet and tranfer to the oven and bake for about 7-9 minutes until an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees in center of the chop.
7. Cover with foil and keep warm.
8. Meanwhile add potatoes and 1 3/4 cups of water to skillet and bring to a boil.
9. Cover and reduce heat to medium.
10. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. Uncover the potatoes and add the apple slices and remaining seasoning from the packet.
12. Cook 7 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and mixture begins to sizzle.
13. Stir in peas and cook 3 minutes.
14. Remove skillet from heat and stir in cheddar cheese.
15. Transfer potato mixture to a platter and top with the pork and serve.
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