Soda Pop Chops with Smashed Potatoes
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Soda Pop Chops with Smashed Potatoes! Juicy, bone-in pork chops are seared to perfection and simmered in a mouthwatering glaze made from cola or root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, and savory seasonings for a sweet-and-smoky finish. Paired with creamy, buttery smashed baby potatoes infused with garlic and topped with fresh parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance of comfort food and gourmet flavors. Ready in under an hour, this fun and flavorful recipe is an easy-to-follow showstopper, ideal for everything from casual family meals to weekend indulgence. Enjoy the unique twist of soda pop in this tender, caramelized pork chop recipe that’s sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup cola or root beer
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (for potatoes)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (for potatoes)
Instructions
Season the pork chops with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika on both sides. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cola (or root beer), ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt. Set the sauce aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium and pour the prepared soda pop sauce into the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon some sauce over the top of each chop. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the chops simmer for 15-20 minutes, turning them occasionally to coat in the sauce.
Meanwhile, place the baby potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Using a potato masher, smash the potatoes until roughly combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve the soda pop glazed pork chops alongside the smashed potatoes. Garnish the potatoes with freshly chopped parsley and the pork chops with an extra drizzle of sauce from the skillet.
Enjoy your flavorful and comforting Soda Pop Chops with Smashed Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 185.8 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.1 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 681 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 5415 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.5 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.5 g | ||
| Protein | 216.1 g | 432% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 6700 mg | 143% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
