Spice up those boring pork chops and mashed potatoes! Not only is there a little heat in the pork chops, there is also heat in the mashed potatoes and the gravy. Try it, you'll like it!
10 - 1/4 inch thin, bone-in pork chops
Marinade:
1 T. creole seasoning
1/2 T. black pepper
1/2 T. garlic powder
1/2 T. onion powder
1/2 T. paprika
2 c. flour
1/2 c. hot sauce
2 eggs, beaten
cooking oil
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes:
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 c. heavy cream
2 t. chipotle pepper
2 t. creole seasoning
2 t. garlic powder
2 t. onion powder
2 t. black pepper
1 garlic clove
Gravy:
3 c. low-sodium beef broth/stock
1/2 c. heavy cream
3 T. flour
2 T. olive oil
2 T. butter
2 t. black pepper
2 t. creole seasoning
2 t. garlic powder
2 t. onion powder
dash of hot sauce
Rinse pork chops; pat dry; place in a large dish.
Mix seasonings.
Add 1 T. seasonings to flour; mix well; set aside.
Add beaten egg, hot sauce and remaining seasonings to pork chops; mix well; cover; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to overnight.
Pork Chops:
Add cooking oil to a large deep skillet, not more than half full; heat oil to 350 degrees.
Dredge pork chops in flour, tapping off excess flour. Add chops to hot grease; fry 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet; drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Prepare Chipotle mashed potatoes, and gravy.
Chipotle Mashed Potatoes:
Peel potatoes; dice into 1/2 inch chunks; place potatoes and garlic clove in a pot covered with water;
bring to a boil; cook about 7-8 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes and garlic; place back into pan; add butter, cream and seasonings; mash.
Creamy Gravy:
Add butter and olive oil to pan; whisk in flour for about 2 minutes; add spices and broth/stock; mix well; bring to a boil; reduce heat; stir in cream and hot sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes.
Add more broth/stock for a thinner gravy, if desired.
4-5 servings.