Pork Chops with Oniony Mashed Potatoes and Cider Gravy

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 boneless pork chops, 8 ounces each
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle hard cider
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chops from the skillet and set aside.
2. Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened. Add hard cider and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce has reduced by half.
3. Whisk in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Return pork chops to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes more.
4. While the chops are simmering, boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash with milk, butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Serve pork chops with oniony mashed potatoes and cider gravy.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving) * Calories: 550 * Fat: 25 grams * Saturated Fat: 10 grams * Cholesterol: 100 milligrams * Sodium: 600 milligrams * Carbohydrates: 45 grams * Protein: 35 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy pork chops
• Creamy and flavorful mashed potatoes
• Rich and savory cider gravy
• Hearty and satisfying American-style dish

User Comments:

• "This dish is absolutely delicious. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were creamy and smooth. The cider gravy was the perfect complement."
• "I made this for my family and they loved it. The flavors were amazing and it was surprisingly easy to make."
• "This is my go-to recipe for pork chops. It's always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F before removing them from the heat.
• If you don't have hard cider on hand, you can substitute apple juice.
• To make the mashed potatoes extra creamy, use a potato ricer to mash them.