lemon butter pork chops with potatoes and spinach
I love spinach and wanted to create a recipe that would use the spinach without wilting. We are fond of pork chops, and I thought I could make an easy recipe that would be yummy and memorable. We like lots of butter and lemon on this entree. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This lemon butter pork chops with potatoes and spinach recipe is an easy dinner with lots of flavor. The tender pork chops, with the buttery potatoes, are delicious. Placing the hot pork chops and potatoes on top of the baby spinach slightly wilts it. Drizzling the buttery lemon sauce over adds freshness and brings all the flavors together. It was wonderful served with warm, crusty bread to soak up the lemon butter sauce.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 - center loin cut pork chops
- 6 small red potatoes
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- - olive oil
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large lemons, juiced
- 1 package bagged baby spinach
- - minced fresh parsley
How To Make lemon butter pork chops with potatoes and spinach
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Step 1Pound chops between wax paper or plastic wrap until 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
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Step 2Cut out eyes or any imperfections from red potatoes. Cut in chunks about 1/4 inch in size.
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Step 3Fill a saucepan with water, enough for the potatoes to cook easily. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes. Cook for approximately 10 minutes. Test for doneness.
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Step 4Drain potatoes and return to the saucepan to dry. Add 1 Tbsp butter and garlic to potatoes. Add your choice of salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Step 5Heat a small amount (your choice) of olive oil in a large skillet. Add pork chops. Do not crowd. Sprinkle with your salt and pepper. When done, drain on paper towels. This should take about 10 minutes or so. Wipe the pan clean.
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Step 6Add 4 Tbsp butter and the juice of 2 lemons (can be adjusted to your own preference) to the wiped skillet. Heat until the butter bubbles. Remove from heat.
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Step 7Separate bagged spinach into 4 portions. To plate, add a portion of the raw spinach on a serving dish. Top with 1/4 portion of the potatoes.
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Step 8Top with 2 pork chops.
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Step 9Spoon butter/lemon sauce over pork chops. Sprinkle lightly with minced parsley.
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Step 10Serve with crusty bread.
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Category:
Pork
Keyword:
#lemon
Keyword:
#spinach
Keyword:
#red potatoes
Keyword:
#pork
Ingredient:
Pork
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Collection:
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