Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mashed Rutabaga and Spinach Recipe

Step 1

Gather your equipment: cutting board, knife, large saucepan, skillet, tongs, fork/potato masher

Step 2

Marinate the pork chops with the seasonings. Preferably overnight, but at least 30 minutes prior to cooking

Step 3

Peel the rutabaga and cut into chunks. Peel the garlic

Step 4

Place the rutabaga in a saucepan with water and 1 tsp of salt. Bring the water to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low medium and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until it is fork tender.

Step 5

Meanwhile, add oil to a pan on medium high heat and sear the pork chops on each side for about 3 to 5 minutes until it is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 145F

Step 6

Once the rutabaga cooks, drain it completely. Add the olive oil and seasonings and mash with a fork. Once it is mashed, mix in the spinach

Step 7

Serve the pork chops on top of the mashed rutabaga. Eat and enjoy!