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Menu Plan for Fall I: Week 7, Day 5
Honey Mustard Pork
Sautéed Potatoes and Onions
Broccoli with Garlic Butter
Cooking time: 35 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
Braising pork chops keeps them moist and tender; honey and mustard are another classic pairing. Together, it makes a simple, sweet-savory mid-week dinner. Fry a few potatoes and onions, and steam the last of the broccoli to round out this easy dinner.
Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Total time: 35 minutes
Pork chops get fork-tender in no time when gently braised. I prefer thinner, boneless chops for this spicy/sweet honey mustard sauce. They stay tender and moist, and the reduced sauce makes this a lovely main course.
Ingredients:
- 2 - 4 boneless pork chops, 12oz (360gr) total weight
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) white wine
- 1 tbs whole grain mustard
- 1 tbs honey
- 1 tbs sherry vinegar or cider vinegar
Instructions:
- Chop onion.
- Heat oil in nonstick skillet. Add onions and sauté until tender.
- Move onions to the side and add pork chops. Brown on both sides, about 10 minutes total.
- Add remaining ingredients, cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Uncover, remove pork and keep warm.
- Stir sauce well and boil until it reduces by half, about 5 minutes.
- Spoon over pork and serve.
Sautéed Potatoes and Onions
Total time: 30 minutes
A simple dish but so easy and full of flavor; cooking doesn't have to be complicated!
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbs olive oil
Instructions:
- Chop onion and mince garlic.
- Sauté onion in oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat until just transparent.
- Add garlic and sauté a minute longer.
- Meanwhile, slice the potatoes - the long way, first in half, then in half again. Now slice (the short way) about 1/4 inch thick. We are aiming for bite size so if you have a huge potato, adjust accordingly.
- Remove onions & garlic from pan and add potatoes - with a drop more oil if needed.
- Sauté potatoes until light brown, stirring and flipping as needed.
- Return onions and garlic to pan
- Continue to sauté until onions start to brown and potatoes are cooked through (taste one) and well browned.
- Salt & pepper if desired, and serve.
Broccoli with Garlic Butter
Total time: 20 minutes
A bit of garlic and butter can really bring out the flavor of broccoli and raise it from the mundane to the fantastic!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 head broccoli enough for 2 persons
- 2 tbs butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbs shredded cheese
Instructions:
- Cut broccoli into bite size florets and stems.
- Put in steamer basket in saucepan with an inch of water in bottom. Put on medium heat and steam for 12 - 15 minutes or just until done, careful not to overcook.
- Remove from pan and set aside, discarding water.
- In same pan heat butter.
- Mince garlic and add to pan.
- Sauté briefly, then add broccoli. Toss well to coat.
- Put broccoli into the serving dish, sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Cooking schedule: 35 minutes |
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