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Hickory-smoked Pork Chops with Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Caramelized Pears and Onion Straws Recipe

Hickory-smoked Pork Chops with Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Caramelized Pears and Onion Straws Recipe

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Hickory-smoked Pork Chops with Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Caramelized Pears and Onion Straws

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Ingredients:

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2 cups milk
rosemary sprigs
1 tbsp minced garlic
hickory smoking chips
salt and pepper
3 medium pork chops
garlic and bleu cheese mashed potatoes, recipe follows
caramelized pears , recipe follows
onion straws , recipe follows
smoked baby portobello mushroom , recipe follows
roasted red pepper , recipe follows

Directions:

In a medium sized bowl, combine milk, rosemary, garlic and salt and pepper. Place each pork chop in the bowl and allow the meat to marinate for approximately 1/2 hour.
Over an open-flame grill, sear each side of the pork chops until black grill marks form.
Remove the meat from the grill. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and place hickory smoking chips in the bottom of the pan. Cover the chips with a lid, which is slightly smaller than the pan, and then place each pork chop on top of the lid. This will allow the meat to smoke and become infused with the hickory flavor. Smoke the meat until it is fork tender. Serve with potatoes, pears and onion straws. Garnish with red pepper and mushroom strips.
A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
Yukon Gold, Garlic and Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes:
Yukon gold potatoes, approximately 2 pounds, cubed
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken stock
Bleu cheese, to taste
Salt and pepper
In a large pot, add the potatoes. Cover with water and bring to a rolling boil. Boil the potatoes until they are soft. Drain the water from the pot and place the potatoes in a medium sized bowl. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mash together until you reach the desired creaminess. Set aside.
Caramelized Pears:
2 pears, sliced
1 cup apple juice concentrate
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, chopped
In a medium sized saute pan, combine all of the ingredients over medium heat and saute until the pears soften and the sauce thickens. Set aside.
Onion Straws:
1/4 cup milk
Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper
1 Vidalia onion, sliced
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Vegetable oil, for frying
In a medium sized bowl, combine milk, oil, salt and pepper. Slice an onion into long strips and place them into the milk mixture. Shake off any excess liquid, and then dredge the onion strips in flour. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium sized saute pan. Place the dredged onions into the saute pan and cook until they are brown and slightly crispy. Set aside.
Roasted Red Pepper:
1 red pepper, whole
Olive oil, for rubbing
Thoroughly clean the skin of the red bell pepper. Rub olive oil lightly over the entire surface of the skin. Place the whole pepper on an open flame and roast it until the skin is blackened. Remove the pepper from the flame and rub the charred skin with a towel. Once the skin is removed, slice the pepper into thin strips and serve with the pork chops.
Steamed Baby Portobello Mushroom:
1 baby portobello mushroom, whole
1 garlic clove, chopped
Olive oil, for rubbing
Salt and pepper
Thoroughly clean the skin of the baby mushroom. Rub the entire surface generously with garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Place the whole mushroom into a steamer and allow it to steam for approximately 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove the mushroom from the steamer and slice into strips. Serve with the pork chops.
Home Cook Recipe: A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchen have not tested this recipe and therefore cannot make representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	59.71 Kcal (250 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.03g	0%
Cholesterol	3.27mg	1%
Sodium	69.08mg	3%
Potassium	266.04mg	6%
Total Carbs	9.09g	3%
Sugars	8.19g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	5.07g	10%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	1%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	204.3mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	35.94 Kcal (150 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02g	0%
Cholesterol	1.97mg	1%
Sodium	41.58mg	3%
Potassium	160.13mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.47g	3%
Sugars	4.93g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	3.05g	10%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Calcium	123mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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