PORK CHOPS WITH SMASHED POTATOES AND CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Pork Chops With Smashed Potatoes and Chimichurri Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
Kosher salt
3/4 cup fresh parsley
3/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 medium shallot, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
8 thin boneless pork chops (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)

Steps:

Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons salt, partially cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then return the potatoes to the pot and coarsely mash with a large spoon. Cover and keep warm.
Meanwhile, make the chimichurri sauce: Pulse the parsley, cilantro, olive oil, shallot, garlic, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor to form a coarse paste.
Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat the pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill pan with olive oil, then grill the chops until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the pork chops and potatoes with the chimichurri sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 78 milligrams, Sodium 323 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams