Brown Sugar Bourbon Pork Chops with Apple Pan Sauce and Mashed Potatoes

These brown sugar bourbon pork chops are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Coated in a warm spice blend and seared until golden, they’re topped with a quick apple pan sauce that adds a touch of sweetness and tang. Paired with creamy scallion mashed potatoes and roasted green beans, this dish is a complete meal that feels special but comes together easily on a weeknight.

The key to this recipe is the brown sugar bourbon seasoning, which infuses the pork with deep, smoky-sweet flavor. A simple pan sauce made with fresh apple and butter takes it over the top. Serve it all with buttery mashed potatoes and crisp-tender green beans for a dinner that’s sure to become a favorite.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Pork ChopsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Brown Sugar Bourbon SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit AppleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Trim green beans if needed. Core and dice apple into ½-inch pieces. Thinly slice scallions, separating white and green parts.
2. Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add sour cream and half the scallion greens. Mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. While potatoes cook, pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season all over with brown sugar bourbon seasoning (use half for milder flavor).
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of cooking oil. Add pork chops and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
6. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add diced apple and cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken stock concentrate and ¼ cup water. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in remaining 1 tbsp butter. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve pork chops with mashed potatoes and green beans. Spoon apple pan sauce over pork. Garnish with remaining scallion greens.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use boneless pork chops?

Yes, boneless pork chops work well. Adjust cooking time as needed; they may cook faster.

What can I substitute for sour cream in the mashed potatoes?

You can use plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk for a similar creamy texture.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes, use dairy-free butter and sour cream alternatives. The rest of the ingredients are naturally dairy-free.