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

These brown sugar bourbon pork chops are a quick and satisfying dinner that brings big flavor to the table. The pork is seasoned with a sweet and smoky brown sugar bourbon spice blend, then pan-seared until golden and juicy. A simple apple pan sauce, made with butter and chicken stock, adds a tangy-sweet finish that pairs beautifully with the savory chops.

On the side, creamy mashed potatoes get a fresh twist with sliced scallions stirred in, while roasted green beans add a crisp, earthy contrast. This complete meal comes together in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.

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Ingredients

12 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit AppleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Pork ChopsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10.8 g McCormick Grill Mates Brown Sugar Bourbon SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Place in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Reserve ½ cup potato cooking liquid, then drain and return potatoes to pot. Keep covered off heat until ready to mash.
2. While potatoes cook, pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season all over with brown sugar bourbon seasoning. Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer pork to a plate. Wipe out pan. Tip: If pork browns too quickly, reduce heat to medium.
3. Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast on middle rack until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, halve, core and dice apple into ¼-inch pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
4. While green beans roast, heat 1 tablespoon butter and a drizzle of oil in the pan used for pork over medium-high heat. Add apple and scallion whites; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 4-6 minutes. Stir in chicken stock concentrate, ½ cup water and ½ teaspoon sugar. Cook until sauce thickens and apple is tender, 5-7 minutes. In the last 2 minutes, return pork to pan until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat. For 4 servings: use 2 tablespoons butter, ¾ cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar.
5. Mash potatoes until mostly smooth. Stir in scallion greens, sour cream, 1 tablespoon butter and a splash of reserved potato cooking liquid. Season with salt and pepper. For 4 servings: use 2 tablespoons butter. Tip: If needed, add more reserved cooking liquid a splash at a time until potatoes are smooth and creamy.
6. Divide pork, mashed potatoes and green beans between plates. Top pork with apple pan sauce and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cut of pork?

Yes, boneless pork loin chops or pork tenderloin medallions work well. Adjust cooking time as needed to ensure they are cooked through.

Can I substitute the brown sugar bourbon seasoning?

If you don’t have this seasoning, you can make a substitute by mixing 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder and a pinch of salt and pepper.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.