Liz's Perfect Pork Chops

Sometimes I read blogs or posts about all the things people make and how they seem to spend so much time in the kitchen how could they possibly have a life, sometimes I even feel bad because I tend to cut corners, I use prepared/ instant things a lot, they make life so much easier and honestly who has time to prepare a full meal from scratch (definitely not me).  I am going to be honest with all of you, I probably use at least one prepared/instant item in everymeal that I make.  Tonight's dish is no exception, I made a quick seasoning rub for my pork chops and a simple mashed potato recipe, and yes an instant pork gravy mix....gasp!  This is a simple and easy pork chop recipe that I can easily make after working a 9 hour shift.

Pork Chops:

Ingredients:

3-4 Pork Chops

2 Tbsp. Butter

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp. Onion Powder

1/2-1 Tbsp. Rosemary

1 tsp. Ground Pepper

Directions:

1.  Set a pan over high heat and let the butter melt.  Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

2.  Meanwhile mix together the seasonings and sprinkle over the pork chops and rub it in.

3.  Once the pan is hot, place the chops in and sear for about 5 minutes on each side.

4.  Place the chops in a oven safe dish and cook for about 30 minutes.

Mashed Potatoes:

Ingredients:

4 Potatoes (Rule of thumb is 2 potatoes per person you are cooking for)

2 Tbsp. Butter

1/4 C. Half and Half

1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt

Directions:

1.  Chop up potatoes into smaller pieces and place in a pot of boiling water, boil until the potatoes are fork tender (you can place a fork into the potatoes and it does not stick, they just fall apart).

2.  Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and place them in a mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients, blend until smooth.  Feel free to add more half and half until you get the desired consistency.

As I was mixing the potatoes I mixed together the gravy mix, it only takes about 2 minutes to make and honestly it is pretty tasty so why not use it,  granted I did add some ground pepper.

Place all on your plate and enjoy, such a tasty meal with out all the hassle of having to suffer  in the kitchen all night. 

ENJOY!