Meal Kit

Blue Cheese and Smoked Almond Bone-In Pork Chop

with honey-roasted carrots and chives

Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Soy

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Simple flavors that all work in tasty harmony? Yes, please! A tender bone-in pork chop gets a major flavor-boost with a crust of blue cheese crumbles, smoked almonds, and fresh chives. Along with honey-roasted carrots, this dish strikes a perfect balance for an easy weeknight meal that's a major flavor overachiever. Tip: To peel the carrot with less effort, lay it down on your cutting board peel one half, rolling it as you peel. (Be sure to peel in a motion away from you!)

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 16 oz. Carrot
  • 16 oz. Bone-in Pork Chops
  • Info
    ¾ oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
  • ½ fl. oz. Honey
  • Info
    ½ oz. Smoked Almonds
  • 6 Chives

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    510
  • Carbohydrates
    26g
  • Net Carbs
    20g
  • Fat
    20g
  • Protein
    54g
  • Sodium
    1400mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Oven-Safe Pan

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

Customize It Instructions

  • If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as bone-in pork chops in Steps 1, 4, and 5, except roast chicken without topping until browned, 5-6 minutes. Then spoon on topping and roast until minimum internal temperature is reached, 5-6 minutes.

  • If using filets mignon, pat dry and season with both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as bone-in pork chops in Step 4 and 5, roasting in hot oven until minimum internal temperature is reached, 5-8 minutes.

  • If using boneless pork chops, pat dry and season with both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. Follow same instructions as bone-in pork chops in Steps 4 and 5.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel carrot, trim, and cut into french-fry-sized sticks.

    Coarsely chop smoked almonds.

    Mince chives.

    Pat pork chops dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Roast the Carrot Sticks

    Place carrot sticks on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil and 1/2 tsp. salt. Massage oil onto carrots, then drizzle with honey.

    Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven until very tender and lightly charred, 25-30 minutes.

    While carrot roasts, make topping.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Topping

    Combine blue cheese, almonds, half the chives (reserve remaining for garnish), and 1/4 tsp. salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Sear the Pork Chops

    Place a medium oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil and pork chops to hot pan and cook on one side until well-browned, 3-5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Roast Pork Chops and Finish Dish

    Flip pork chops, and spoon blue cheese-almond topping onto seared side. Place pan in oven and roast until cheese melts and pork chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Transfer chops to a plate and rest at least 5 minutes.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining chives. Bon appétit!

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