Ginger-Scallion Pork Chops with Bok Choy Mushrooms & Sweet Potatoes
Fast, bold, and filling: seared pork chops with a warm ginger-scallion pan sauce, served alongside savory stir-fried bok choy, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes. It feels restauranty but stays squarely weeknight-practical.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless 1 lb $2.99/lb
- Bok Choy 1 lb $2.49/lb
- Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms BIG DEAL! 8 oz $6.00/24 oz
- Sweet Potato 1.5 lb $2.49/lb
- Green Onions 1 bunch $1.50 each
- Ginger Root 1 2-inch piece $4.99/lb
- Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
Instructions
- Prep 1 lb boneless pork loin ($2.99/lb) by slicing into 2 thick cutlets or chops and seasoning with salt and pepper. Peel and cube 1.5 lb sweet potatoes ($2.49/lb). Halve or quarter 1 lb bok choy ($2.49/lb). Slice 8 oz baby bella mushrooms from the 24 oz BIG DEAL pack ($6.00/24 oz). Thinly slice 1 bunch green onions ($1.50 each), mince 2 garlic cloves from 1 garlic bulb ($1.50 each), and finely grate a 2-inch piece of ginger root ($4.99/lb).
- Start the 1.5 lb sweet potatoes in a covered skillet or pot with a splash of water and a little oil. Season with salt, cover, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until nearly tender. Uncover and let them brown for 4 to 5 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned 1 lb pork loin cutlets and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, the white parts of 1 bunch green onions, the minced 2 garlic cloves, and the grated 2-inch piece ginger root. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Add the 1 lb bok choy to the skillet with a splash of water or broth if you have it. Cover for 2 minutes to steam, then uncover and stir-fry until crisp-tender.
- Return the rested 1 lb pork loin to the pan briefly and spoon the ginger-scallion vegetables over top. Finish with the green parts of the 1 bunch green onions.
- Serve the seared pork with the browned 1.5 lb sweet potatoes and the bok choy-mushroom mixture alongside.
- Pair with Pinot Gris or Gamay.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: Approx. 780-930 calories per serving. High in protein and potassium, with fiber from bok choy and sweet potatoes. To boost calories further, use an extra half-pound of sweet potatoes.
Drink pairing: Try Pinot Gris for its body and freshness against the ginger and pork, or Gamay if you want a light red that won’t overpower the sweeter vegetables.