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Sweet Pepper Butter Pork Chop with Asiago Asparagus

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
  • 12 oz. Asparagus
  • 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
  • Info
    1 oz. Butter
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
  • ¼ oz. Sweety Drop Peppers
  • Info
    1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    530
  • Carbohydrates
    9g
  • Net Carbs
    6g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1070mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing 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

  • If using sirloin steak, follow same instructions as pork in Step 1, cooking until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as pork in Step 1, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Cook the Pork Chops

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

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add pork chops to hot pan and cook until chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side, covering after flipping.

    While pork chops cook, cook asparagus.

  2. 2

    Cook the Asparagus

    Trim woody ends off asparagus.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add asparagus and onions to hot pan and stir often until asparagus is tender, but still crisp, 8-10 minutes.

    Remove from burner and stir in cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

    While asparagus cooks, make butter.

  3. 3

    Make the Butter

    Coarsely chop sweety drop peppers.

    In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened butter, peppers, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork chops with butter. Bon appétit!

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