
Jalapeno Smothered Pork Chop* Recipe
A 12 oz. brown sugar brined local Patchwork Farms pork chop, grilled and topped with pepper jack cheese sauce, blistered jalapeños, tomatoes, and scallions. Served with roasted garlic smashers.
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Ingredients
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Pork Chop
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Roasted Garlic Smashers
Method
Brining the Pork Chop
- 1
Brine Preparation
In a bowl, mix water, brown sugar, and salt until dissolved. Submerge the pork chop in the brine and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Preparing the Cheese Sauce
- 3
Topping and Serving
- 4
Blister the Jalapeños
In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add whole jalapeños and cook until blistered on all sides. Remove, chop, and set aside.
- 5
Preparing Toppings
Dice the tomato and chop the scallions. Set aside.
- 6
Assemble and Serve
Place the grilled pork chop on a plate, top with cheese sauce, blistered jalapeños, diced tomatoes, and chopped scallions. Serve alongside roasted garlic smashers.
Roasted Garlic Smashers
- 7
Prepare the Potatoes
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- 8
Roast the Garlic
Wrap garlic cloves in aluminum foil and roast in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes or until soft.
- 9
Smash and Mix
Smash the boiled potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Mix in roasted garlic, butter, cream, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
