Chops.. an obsession

January 12th, 2008

No really, this isn't turning into a food blog.. at least full time anyway. But as I said in my previous post, Smitten Kitchen is mighty inspiring. So if you read yesterday's post, you know I linked to her pork chop post. I also mentioned that we would likely dine on take out Chinese, because, well, there is still this sinus thing going on in my head and I didn't feel like cooking. Oh and I had forgotten yesterday, to pick up the red potatoes I was also craving.

Behold, Smitten Kitchen's Crunchy Baked Pork Chops, or rather as Deb credits, Cooks Illustrated Crunchy Baked Pork Chops.

In a word.. deeeeeelish. Everyone loved them, even the very fussy 6 year old. Served with roasted red potatoes and *gasp*, frozen brussel sprouts in butter sauce (I know.. I'm lame! But they were in the freezer!)

The roasted potatoes couldn't be any easier.. but as usual, I'm iffy with the measurements

  • 6 good sized red potatoes, washed and cut into largish bite size chunks with skin on. Place in a baking dish and add:
  • 1-2 tablespoons of minced garlic (your mileage may vary, add more.. add less)
  • freshly ground salt and pepper
  • chopped parsley (again, add more, or less as you desire but I'd suggest at least 1 tablespoon)
  • drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and toss.

Cover and bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until they just start to get tender, but not quite done. Remove cover and increase heat to 425 (this is when I put the pork chops in,) bake for another 20 or so minutes.. or until done.

See.. iffy directions, but really easy.

Back to knitting tomorrow.. I think.

Around a year ago on this day..

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7 Responses to “Chops.. an obsession”

  1. 1 Shannon
    January 12th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    oh god that looks good. I love red potatoes I have to try that. I did get a chance to blog about it but I tried the chocolate chip muffin recipe you posted awhile back and it was flawless. The muffins came out pefect and most and delish. Thanks!

  2. 2 Isabella
    January 13th, 2008 at 3:34 am

    it looks delicious. even though we don’t usually eat pork chops, it looks like a must try. um, yummy.

  3. 3 windyridge
    January 13th, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    A variation on the potatoes…toss in oil and add basil, salt and parmesan cheese. Yummy…

  4. 4 KaKi
    January 13th, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    That is my favorite dish - the red potatoes!! Sometimes I use butter instead of oil ooooooolala! I am heading over to Smitten Kitchen!

  5. 5 Swaminathan
    January 13th, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    hiii, i found your blog in my friends blogroll.. you made sit agape looking into those mouthwatering, delicious chops .. i am goin to try tat one for sure.. your blog is simply awesome. I adore your style of writing and your power of verbal expression is breathtaking. great work mate. i have added you to my list of favorites. i blog about a variety of topics like movies, games, technology, health etc. do visit my blog and add my blog to your blogroll incase you like it. have a nice day.

  6. 6 Kelly
    January 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    Looks delish!! We have some chops…might have to try that.

  7. 7 David
    January 20th, 2008 at 7:07 pm

    Another good way to do those potatoes…quarter them and place them in a pyrex dish. Fill the dish up about half way on the potatoes with chicken stock. Melt some butter and dot each of the potatoes with it…sprinkle kosher salt and some pepper over ‘em.

    Roast for about 30-45 minutes.

    TASTY.

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