Smoky Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli

These pan-seared pork chops are coated in a glossy chipotle glaze that balances floral honey with intense, smoky heat. Paired with classic garlic mashed potatoes and oven-roasted broccoli that turns nutty and golden, this meal is comfort food with a spicy kick.

The glaze comes together quickly using adobo sauce from canned chipotles, honey and balsamic vinegar. Roasting the broccoli alongside the pork makes for an easy, hands-off side while you mash the potatoes to creamy perfection.

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Ingredients

2 unit Pork ChopsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 can Chipotles in AdoboView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Balsamic VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Broccoli FloretsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

16 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce MilkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Place in a large pot, cover with water, add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 10-12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
2. Mince or grate the garlic. On a baking sheet, toss broccoli florets with 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 20-22 minutes until soft and caramelized.
3. Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together honey, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from the chipotle can) and balsamic vinegar. Reserve remaining chipotle peppers for another use.
4. Cook the pork: Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops on all sides with salt and pepper. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown but not cooked through. Spoon a few teaspoons of glaze over each chop, turning to coat. Transfer chops to the baking sheet with broccoli and roast 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
5. Make garlic mashed potatoes: In the same pot used for potatoes, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Return drained potatoes to pot, add a couple tablespoons milk and mash until smooth. Add more milk as needed for creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve mashed potatoes topped with roasted broccoli. Thinly slice pork and arrange over broccoli. Drizzle with remaining chipotle glaze if desired.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use boneless pork chops?

Yes, boneless pork chops work well. Adjust cooking time as needed; they may cook faster. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 145°F.

What can I substitute for chipotle in adobo?

You can use 1 teaspoon chipotle powder mixed with 2 tablespoons tomato paste and 1 teaspoon vinegar as a substitute for the adobo sauce.

Can I make the mashed potatoes dairy-free?

Yes, substitute the butter with olive oil or vegan butter and use unsweetened almond milk or oat milk instead of regular milk.