Himmel und Erde with Pork Chops
A classic German comfort dish: crispy pork chops paired with creamy mashed potatoes and caramelized apples. Ready in 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil.
Step 2
While potatoes cook, pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Season both sides of pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming.
Step 5
Sear pork chops 5–6 minutes per side without moving until golden. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Add 1 tbsp butter to the same skillet. Add apple wedges in a single layer.
Step 7
Cook apples 3–4 minutes per side until light gold and tender. Transfer to the plate.
Step 8
Drain potatoes when fork-tender, ~12–14 minutes. Return to the pot.
Step 9
Mash potatoes with remaining 2 tbsp butter and milk until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 10
Divide mashed potatoes between two plates. Top each with a pork chop and apple wedges.
Step 11
Serve immediately while potatoes and pork are still hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 12-inch heavy skillet
- fork or potato masher
- paper towels
- measuring cups and spoons
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