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Smothered Sliced Pork
with mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
Mashed potatoes? Yes please. Mashed potatoes with a gravy-like sauce? You don't have to ask twice. Mashed potatoes with a gravy-like sauce and succulent sliced pork? Take my money!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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10 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 10 oz. Sliced Pork
- 6 oz. Sliced Cremini Mushrooms
- ½ fl. oz. Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Shallot
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4 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
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⅓ oz. Butter
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¼ oz. Flour
- ½ tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates40g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat32g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1270mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick 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
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If using 20 oz. sliced pork, follow same instructions as 10 oz. sliced pork, working in batches if necessary.
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If using filets mignon, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as sliced pork in Step 1, cooking until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as sliced pork in Step 1, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using sirloin steaks, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as sliced pork in Step 1, cooking until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Cook the Pork
Separate sliced pork into a single layer, pat dry, and season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add sliced pork to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, transfer to a clean cutting board and coarsely chop.While pork cooks, prepare ingredients and make sauce. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and halve shallot. Slice thinly.
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3 Cook Vegetables and Make Sauce
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add mushrooms, shallot, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until mushrooms are tender, 5-7 minutes.
Add butter and let melt.Add flour and stir until no dry flour remains.Add 3/4 cup water, vinegar, demi-glace, and seasoning blend. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes.Stir in pork until combined. Remove from burner. -
4 Heat Potatoes and Finish Dish
Place mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping potatoes with pork mixture and garnishing with red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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