RECIPE — What On Earth Is This Jans Peppered Pork Chops With Mushrooms And Herb Sherry Sauce Nonsense?

Promises and pie-crust are made to be broken. — Jonathan Swift

Oh, for the love of food, what a disaster! Jan’s Peppered Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Herb Sherry Sauce. It sounds like a recipe for a culinary catastrophe. But, I suppose I can try to salvage this mess and show you how it’s supposed to be done.

Jan’s Peppered Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Herb Sherry Sauce

Serves: 4–6

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
• 1 package Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• ¼ cup dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
• 1 teaspoon water (optional)

Directions:

1. Begin by pressing the crushed peppercorns onto each side of the pork chops.
2. Prepare the Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes according to the package directions and keep them warm.
3. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook until it begins to turn golden, but be careful not to let it brown, which would turn it bitter. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes. Then, add the parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme, and cook for another 2 minutes to infuse the flavors into the butter and oil.
4. Now, place the pork chops in the skillet and cook them for about 5 minutes on each side. Once you’ve turned them, add the sliced mushrooms and season everything with salt. Then, slowly pour in the dry sherry. Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes. You’ll know the pork chops are done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
5. Once the pork chops are done, transfer them to a warm serving dish. If the mushrooms need more cooking, continue to cook them until tender. If you want to thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, and stir it into the skillet. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, which should take about 1 minute.
6. Pour the mushroom sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately with a side of the prepared Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes.

Cook’s Note:

I understand that some people might enjoy a bit of a spicy kick, so feel free to adjust the amount of peppercorns to your liking. Additionally, if you prefer a thicker sauce, you can use the optional cornstarch and water mixture. Just remember to stir it well so you don’t end up with lumps in your sauce.

Wine Pairing: This dish pairs beautifully with a glass of Pinot Noir. I recommend the Meiomi Pinot Noir, which has just the right balance of flavors to complement the peppered pork chops and herb sherry sauce.

There you have it, a proper recipe for Jan’s Peppered Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Herb Sherry Sauce. Now, let’s see if you can manage to execute it without ruining the entire meal. Good luck.

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