Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Asparagus & Warm Mustard Potato Salad
A juicy, golden-seared pork chop dinner with roasted asparagus and a warm mustardy potato salad feels classic, comforting, and spring-ready all at once. The sharp bite of radish and fresh parsley keeps it lively, while the pork delivers that satisfying steakhouse-style centerpiece without the heaviness.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Pork Center Cut Chop Bone In1 lb 4.79
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Green Asparagus1 lb 4.99
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Red Potatoes1 lb 1.29
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Green Top Red Radishes1 ct 1.99
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Organic Parsley1 ct 1.99
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 each 2.00
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Garlic1 ct 1.50
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Dijon mustard1 tbsp
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Olive oil2 1/2 tbsp
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Kosher salt1 1/4 tsp
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Black pepper3/4 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub 1 pound red potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Trim 1 pound asparagus. Thinly slice 4 to 5 radishes from 1 bunch green top red radishes. Chop 2 tablespoons parsley. Mince 1 clove garlic. Juice half of 1 lemon and cut the other half into wedges.
- Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
- After the potatoes have roasted 10 minutes, add the asparagus to one side of the pan with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast 10 to 12 minutes more, until crisp-tender, then remove the asparagus if done before the potatoes.
- While the vegetables roast, pat dry the 1 pound bone-in pork chops and season with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side, lowering the heat if needed, until nicely browned and cooked through. In the final minute, add the minced garlic and turn the chops through the pan juices. Rest 5 minutes.
- Toss the hot roasted potatoes with the sliced radishes, chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
- Plate the warm potato-radish salad, add the asparagus, and set a pork chop alongside. Finish with lemon wedges for squeezing at the table.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $11-14
Health notes: Approx. 620 calories per serving. About 36g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 39g fat, 4g fiber. A hearty, balanced plate with good protein and seasonal vegetables.
Drink pairing: Pinot Noir works beautifully with pork and mustard, while a dry Riesling is a great choice if you want a brighter, lighter pairing with the asparagus and radish.