with Mashed Fauxtatoes

RECIPE SUMMARY
Pork Chops with Mashed Fauxtatoes
Makes 2 servings: Each Serving counts towards 1 serving of protein, 1 tablespoon of oil
Cauliflower Mashed Fauxtatoes
Makes 3 servings: Each Serving counts toward 1½ cups vegetables, 2 teaspoons of oil, 1 dairy option
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Layer the celery root, cauliflower and garlic in a steamer pan or basket
Steam for 20 minutes until both, celery root and cauliflower, are soft.
Drain all water off
Add to food processor
Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and add coconut oil
Pulse vegetable mixture until pureed, but do not over process, will create soup like texture
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat, rinse the pork chops with cool water and pat dry.
Place the oil in the pan.
Season the pork with sea salt and black pepper before placing in the pan.
Cook on one side until brown, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and brown the other side.
While the pork is browning, combine the apple cider vinegar and the Walden Farms maple syrup in a small dish and set aside.
Once both sides of the pork are brown, reduce the heat to medium low and add the apple cider vinegar mix. Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the pork has reached an internal of temperature 145°F.
Remove the pork from the pan and let it rest and cover with foil for 3 minutes. While it is resting bring the liquid in the pan to a boil and reduce it until it is a thick, gravy-like sauce. Serve with the Cauliflower Mashed Fauxtatoes, top with the reduced sauce if desired.
Ingredients
Directions
Layer the celery root, cauliflower and garlic in a steamer pan or basket
Steam for 20 minutes until both, celery root and cauliflower, are soft.
Drain all water off
Add to food processor
Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and add coconut oil
Pulse vegetable mixture until pureed, but do not over process, will create soup like texture
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat, rinse the pork chops with cool water and pat dry.
Place the oil in the pan.
Season the pork with sea salt and black pepper before placing in the pan.
Cook on one side until brown, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and brown the other side.
While the pork is browning, combine the apple cider vinegar and the Walden Farms maple syrup in a small dish and set aside.
Once both sides of the pork are brown, reduce the heat to medium low and add the apple cider vinegar mix. Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the pork has reached an internal of temperature 145°F.
Remove the pork from the pan and let it rest and cover with foil for 3 minutes. While it is resting bring the liquid in the pan to a boil and reduce it until it is a thick, gravy-like sauce. Serve with the Cauliflower Mashed Fauxtatoes, top with the reduced sauce if desired.