Express
Maple-Mustard Pork Chop
with mashed butternut squash
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 1 fl. oz. Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ¼ oz. Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates34g
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Net Carbs28g
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Fat31g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1350mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Plate
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
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Pork Chops
Pat pork dry. Season both sides with rotisserie chicken seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add pork to hot pan. 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 pork to a plate and rest, 3 minutes. Wipe pan clean and reserve.While pork cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Green Beans
Trim green beans, if necessary.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add green beans to hot pan. Cook, 1 minute.Add 1/4 cup water, garlic pepper, and garlic salt. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cover and cook until green beans are tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner and stir in half the softened butter (reserve remaining for butternut squash) until combined.While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
3 Mash the Butternut Squash
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butternut squash and 2 tsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until tender, 5-7 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Mash until smooth. Stir in remaining softened butter and a pinch of salt until combined. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook pork to medium heat.
Add half the maple syrup (remaining is yours to use as you please!), mustard (to taste), creme fraiche, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork with sauce. Bon appétit!
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