High-Protein Honey-Mustard Pork Chops with Potatoes is a filling dinner. These are prepared in 45 minutes, so they are perfect as a quick dinner or family meal. It contains baby potatoes, pork chops, olive oil, seasonings, butter, garlic, tarragon leaves, shallots, & honey. This dish has butter, so either add the extra olive oil or vegan butter, or don’t have this dish. We would easily make it in one pan, so it is easier to clean the kitchen afterward. High-Protein Honey-Mustard Pork Chops with Potatoes store nicely, so it is good for meal prep. Serve them with steamed green beans, garden salad, and roasted asparagus.
STATS:
- Caloric Count: 560 kcal
- Time for Prep: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: 1
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Course: Dinner
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Large skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Cutting board
- Tongs
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound multicolored baby potatoes
- 1 cup water, divided
- 4 center-cut pork chops
- ½ tsp. ground pepper
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- â…“ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. tarragon leaves
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BABY POTATOES:
- We have to utilize the small multicolored baby potatoes to make the tender & hearty base for the meal. It is best to scrub them well before cooking and cut the larger potatoes in half for even cooking.
PORK CHOPS:
- Use the boneless center-cut pork chops to provide the juicy & protein-rich foundation of the meal. It is best to utilize the pork chops that are about ¾-inch thick, so they cook quickly while remaining juicy.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Include the country-style Dijon mustard to create the tangy & flavorful foundation of the sauce. It will also provide a slightly coarse consistency to the sauce.
HONEY:
- Add the honey to balance the sharp taste of the mustard with a light natural sweetness. It will also help create the signature sweet & tangy honey-mustard flavor.
SHALLOTS & GARLIC:
- Use the quartered shallots & minced garlic to build the savory flavor base for the pork and sauce. They will nicely complement the sweet & tangy mustard sauce.
FRESH TARRAGON:
- Include the chopped fresh tarragon at the end to offer a light & fresh herbal flavor. It will pair nicely with the honey & mustard sauce.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the baby potatoes with ½ cup water in a medium pan and cover it.
- Now cook them for ten to twelve minutes on medium to high flame, then strain them and set aside.
- Properly dry the chops with paper towel & sprinkle the black pepper & salt on both sides.
- Now put the oil in large skillet & heat it on a medium-high flame.
- Include the pork chops and cook for three to four minutes till they get brown and are cooked properly; then put them on a plate and cover them loosely.
- Now decrease the flame to moderate and include the 2 tbsp. butter in similar pan.
- Include the shallots and cook for 3 minutes then mix so they get soft.
- Put the garlic and cook for thirty seconds till aromatic.
- Include the water, honey, & Dijon mustard and stir properly by scraping the sides.
- Include the remaining 2 tbsp. butter and mix till it melts and the sauce gets smooth & creamy.
- Add the chops back in the pan and add the sauce over them with a spoon and cook for two to three minutes till they absorb the sauce.
- Include the cooked baby potatoes in the pan and mix them properly with the sauce.
- Put the pan on the shelf, then sprinkle the fresh tarragon on the pork & potatoes & serve warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLES:
- Steamed green beans
- Roasted asparagus
- Sautéed spinach
- Roasted broccoli
SALADS:
- Garden salad
- Apple walnut salad
- Cucumber tomato salad
GRAINS:
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Wild rice
GARNISHES:
- Fresh tarragon
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
TIPS:
- We have to choose pork chops of the same thickness so they cook in equal time.
- Don’t overcook the chops so they remain juicy and soft.
- We have to slice the big baby potatoes into small pieces so they get cook in equal time.
- Include the tarragon leaves at the end to preserve the fresh & herby taste.
- Leave the pork for some time, then serve to retain the moisture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Properly cool the dish, then put it in the box and store for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Add the cooled pork & potatoes in a tight vessel and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Will I add the bone-in pork chops?
- Yes, we would utilize the bone-in pork chops, but it may require extra cooking time, which depends on the thickness.
Could we utilize the regular Dijon Mustard?
- Yes, add the regular Dijon mustard instead if the country style is not available.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 560 kcal
Serving size: 1
Net carbs: 39 g
Iron: 2 g
Total carbs: 43 g
Vitamin A: 0.2 g
Fiber: 4 g
Serving: 4
Calcium: 0.1 g
Protein: 34 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Potassium: 1.1 g
