Express
Basil Pesto Butter Pork Chop
with garlic Parmesan potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 24 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 24 oz. Yukon Potatoes
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3 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
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3 fl. oz. Garlic Aioli
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2 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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2 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories770
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Carbohydrates36g
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Net Carbs33g
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Fat49g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1450mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Potatoes
Quarter potatoes.
Place potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until tender, 6-8 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave.While potatoes microwave, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Pork Chops
Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with garlic pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add pork chops to hot pan and cook until golden-brown and chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner. Remove from burner. Transfer to a plate. Rest, 3 minutes.Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Finish the Potatoes
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
Add potatoes and ranch seasoning to hot pan. Stir occasionally until potatoes are golden-brown and tender, 8-10 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in minced garlic and parsley until combined.While potatoes cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauces and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook pork chops to medium heat. Add butter, chicken base, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir constantly until combined, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner.While sauce simmers, in a mixing bowl, combine aioli and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Set aside.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork chop with butter sauce and garnishing potatoes with aioli-cheese sauce and remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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