Soda Pop Chops with Smashed Potatoes Recipe

By dette

Root beer gives this family-friendly recipe a tangy taste kids will love. Served alongside the smashed potatoes, this makes a scrumptious stick-to-the-ribs meal any weeknight. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
• 1 cup root beer
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain. Add root beer mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove pork and keep warm. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Bring sauce to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Meanwhile, drain potatoes; mash with butter, garlic powder and remaining salt and pepper. Serve with pork chops and sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 pork chop with 1/2 cup potatoes and 1/3 cup sauce equals 637 calories, 29 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 112 mg cholesterol, 1,222 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 36 g protein.