Salisbury Steak-Style Pork Patties and Mash with Shallot Gravy and Apple Salad

Step 1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Peel, then cut potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Add potatoes, 2 tsp salt and enough water to cover (by approx. 1 inch) to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered until fork-tender, 10-12 min. Drain and return potatoes to the same pot, off heat. Mash 2 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp milk (dbl both for 4 ppl) into potatoes until creamy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add pork, breadcrumbs, half the Dijon, half the Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl) to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then combine. Form pork mixture into 2 equal-sized, 1-inch-thick patties (4 patties for 4 ppl). Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then patties. Cook until golden-brown, 3-4 min per side. (NOTE: It's okay if patties don't cook all the way through in this step.) Transfer patties to a plate.

Step 3

Meanwhile, add vinegar, remaining Dijon, 1/2 tsp sugar and 1 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then whisk to combine. Core, then cut apple into 1/4-inch slices. Add apples to vinaigrette, then toss to coat.Peel, then cut shallot into 1/4-inch pieces.

Step 4

Return the same pan (from step to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl), then swirl the pan until melted. Add shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2-3 min. Sprinkle Gravy Spice Blend over shallots, then stir until coated, 30 sec. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup water (dbl for 4 ppl), broth concentrate and remaining Worcestershire sauce until combined. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Once gravy is simmering, return patties to the pan, then reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally and flipping patties halfway, until cooked through, 3-4 min.** (TIP: Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, if gravy reduces too much!) Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 6

Add spring mix to the bowl with apples and vinaigrette, then toss to combine. Divide mash and patties between plates, then spoon shallot gravy over top. Serve salad alongside.