Blackberry Pork Chops, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Meal Time - 30 minutes / Serves 4
Cooking Sequence
- Preheat grill; prepare beans through step 1 - 5 minutes
- Prepare pork through step 2; complete beans - 15 minutes
- Prepare potatoes, complete pork, and serve - 10 minutes
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Blackberry Pork Chops
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick)
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
olive oil cooking spray
1/4 cup blackberry preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
dash cinnamon
dash curry powder
1 cup fresh blackberries (optional, rinsed)
Steps
- Preheat grill. Sprinkle both sides of pork with steak seasoning. Coat both sides of pork with cooking spray; place on grill (wash hands). Close lid (or cover loosely with foil).
- Grill 4–5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (for medium). Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.
- Combine remaining ingredients (except blackberries) in small saucepan. Bring just to boiling on medium, stirring occasionally, to liquefy preserves.
- Cover and remove from heat.
- Ladle sauce over pork chops and garnish with blackberries. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 300kcal; FAT 10g; CHOL 95mg; SODIUM 870mg; CARB 13g; FIBER 0g; PROTEIN 37g; VIT A 0%; VIT C 0%; CALC 2%; IRON 6%
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
1 (24-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon horseradish
Steps
- Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave 3 more minutes on HIGH or until thoroughly heated.
- Stir and serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 250kcal; FAT 16g; CHOL 35mg; SODIUM 660mg; CARB 21g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 3g; VIT A 15%; VIT C 2%; CALC 6%; IRON 2%
Green Beans
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh snipped green beans (rinsed)
1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon cooked bacon pieces
1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
Steps
- Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan on high; cover and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium; cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until beans are desired tenderness. Serve.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 40kcal; FAT 1g; CHOL 5mg; SODIUM 660mg; CARB 7g; FIBER 3g; PROTEIN 3g; VIT A 10%; VIT C 25%; CALC 4%; IRON 6%
Utensils & Cookware
- grill, grilling tongs
- small saucepan with lid
- medium saucepan with lid
- microwave-safe bowl with lid
- cooking spoons
- meat thermometer
- measuring utensils
Shortcuts & Tips
For extra flavor, add a dash of cinnamon and a dash of curry powder when cooking the blackberry sauce.
Recipe Version R-05/07-0022