pork chops & apple butter / rustic mashed potatoes / salad with lemon vinaigrette

pork chops & apple butter / rustic mashed potatoes / salad with lemon vinaigrette

Contents of your meal kit:

pork chops
potatoes
chive butter
lemon vinaigrette base
salad mix
apple butter

Cookware needed: small or medium saucepan with lid, medium or large skillet, salad bowl

Finishing steps:

  1. Cut potatoes into bite-sized chunks and place in a saucepan. Cover with water and lid, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cook for 7-10 minutes, or until fork tender, reducing heat as necessary. Drain potatoes and return to saucepan. Smash with a potato masher or the back of a fork. Stir in chive butter, season with salt and pepper to taste, cover to keep warm. (If potatoes are dry for your taste, stir in a drizzle of olive oil.)
  2. Once potatoes are done, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Season both sides of pork with salt & pepper. When skillet is hot, add pork and cook 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest.
  3. While pork is resting, pour lemon vinaigrette base into the bottom of your salad bowl and add an equal amount of olive oil. Whisk or mix with a fork to combine.   If this looks like too much dressing, remove some before adding the greens. Toss gently and season with salt & pepper to taste.
  4. Once pork chop has rested a few minutes, slice and serve topped with a dollop of apple butter. Enjoy rustic mashed potatoes and salad on the side.