Thursday, September 22, 2011

WOW! MORE PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH GREEN BEANS AND SPECIAL POTATOES

PORK CHOPS WITH POTATOES AND FRESH  BEANS by CHEF DAN:
Serves 4

4 pork chops (8oz) each about 3/4-thick each
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch bias
1 pound gourmet specially potato medley, scrubbed and halved
1 red onion, diced or white onion or shallots
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, in juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2-cup milk
1/4-cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated horseradish
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:
1.     In a skillet, over medium-heat add 1 tablespoon butter.
2.     Throw in the onions, with a little salt and pepper.
3.     Add green beans and tomatoes and cook stirring occasionally. About 15 minutes.
4.     Set a steamer basket in a pot; add enough water to cover the potatoes.
5.     Reduce heat and cover, and simmer for about 12-15 minutes.
6.     Transfer potatoes to a bowl and set aside.
7.     Drain pot of the potato liquid.
8.     In the same pot add 1 tablespoon butter over medium-heat.
9.     Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
10.                        Add potatoes and mesh coarsely, cook stirring for about 1 minute.
11.                        Stir in milk and remaining tablespoon butter, heat until warmed through, about 1 minute.
12.                        Season with salt and pepper.
13.                        Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
14.                        Heat broiler to high.
15.                        Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
16.                        Combine in a bowl the sugar and horseradish.
17.                        Place pork chops on the baking sheet, season with salt and pepper.
18.                        Broil for about 7 minutes.
19.                        Spread brown sugar and horseradish over the top.
20.                        Broil until glaze is opaque throughout, 1-2 minutes.
21.                        Serve pork with potatoes and green beans.
ENJOY DAN:                                                 BON-APPETITE

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