Pork Chops & Salsa Verde

with Roasted Potatoes & Sautéed Kale

30 MIN

2 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

These pork chops get aromatic, briny flavor from a topping of Italian-style salsa verde—an olive oil-based sauce of parsley, garlic, and capers. Two simple, seasonal sides round out the dish.

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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

550 Cals (est.)

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1 Prepare & roast the potatoes:

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the potatoes lengthwise, then cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Place on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 20 to 22 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

2 Cook the pork:

While the potatoes roast, pat the pork dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium pan, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned pork and cook 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes.

3 Prepare the remaining ingredients:

While the pork cooks, remove and discard the stems of the kale; roughly chop the leaves. Finely chop the parsley leaves and stems. Finely chop the capers. Peel and finely chop the garlic; using the flat side of your knife, smash until it resembles a paste (or use a zester).

4 Make the salsa verde:

While the pork continues to cook, in a bowl, combine the chopped parsley and capers, half the vinegar, up to half the garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5 Cook the kale:

While the pork rests, heat the pan of reserved fond on medium-high until hot. (If the pan seems dry, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil.) Add the chopped kale; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add the remaining garlic paste, ¼ cup of water, and as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and the water has cooked off. Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6 Slice the pork & serve your dish:

Slice the rested pork crosswise. Serve the sliced pork with the roasted potatoes and cooked kale. Top the pork with the salsa verde. Enjoy!