Pork Chops with Hot Peppers and Mashed Potatoes by Pasquale Sciarappa

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Jalapeños offer a spicy kick at a lower cost.

Boil the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.

Smash the boiled potatoes and set aside.

Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook until browned.

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add more olive oil, chopped onion, and garlic; sauté until translucent.

Add sliced cherry peppers and a splash of vinegar to the skillet; cook until fragrant.

Return the pork chops to the skillet and cook until heated through.

Check the potatoes and add butter, salt, and black pepper; mix until creamy.

Serve the pork chops with the pepper mixture on top and a side of mashed potatoes.

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