Y’all, let me tell you about a recipe that’s been passed down through generations of Southern kitchens, and honey, it’s about to become your new favorite! This Bourbon-Glazed Smothered Pork Chops with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes will have your family fighting over the last bite, trust me!
Listen, as a Southern girl who practically grew up with a wooden spoon in hand, I know good comfort food when I taste it. This recipe right here? It’s the kind that makes your mama proud and your neighbors jealous.
What You’ll Need:
– 4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops (because boneless is just boring, darling)
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1/2 cup bourbon (save a little for the cook, wink wink)
– 3 tablespoons butter
– Fresh thyme and rosemary
– 4 cloves of garlic
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the heavenly mashed potatoes:
– 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 4 cloves roasted garlic
– Salt and pepper
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. Season those beautiful pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy now!
1. Get your large skillet nice and hot, add butter, and sear those chops until they’re golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes each side).
1. Remove the chops and in the same pan (because we ain’t wasting those flavors), add your bourbon. Stand back, sugar – it might flame up! Let it reduce for about 2 minutes.
1. Add your broth, herbs, and garlic. Return those chops to the pan and let them simmer until tender (about 20-25 minutes).
For those dreamy mashed potatoes:
1. Boil your potatoes until fork-tender
2. Mash them with warm cream, butter, and roasted garlic
3. Season to perfection
The sauce should be reduced and glossy, coating the back of a spoon. If it’s not thick enough, honey, just let it simmer a bit longer.
Plate it up by laying those gorgeous mashed potatoes down first, then place your pork chop on top, and drizzle that liquid gold bourbon sauce all over. Garnish with fresh herbs if you’re feeling fancy (and you should!).
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many marriage proposals I’ve gotten just from serving this dish! 😉
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Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some leftovers calling my name from the kitchen! Happy cooking, y’all! 💕
